Blt Picnic Salad Recipes

BLT PICNIC SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• For the salad: Place the bacon on the prepared baking sheet, transfer to the oven and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping the bacon halfway through.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing. Add the mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper to a mason jar, cover and shake to emulsify. Set aside.
• Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Add the bread to the pan with the bacon fat and toss to combine. Transfer the pan back to the oven and cook until lightly golden and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. When the bacon is cool enough to handle, chop it into large bite-sized pieces and set aside.
• To assemble the salad, add the tomatoes to the base of a bowl or travel container. Add the iceberg and arugula on top. Sprinkle with the chives and dill. Top the salad with the bacon and ciabatta croutons. When ready to serve, drizzle on three-quarters of the dressing and toss to combine. Serve with extra dressing on the side.

BLT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crisp. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
• In a large bowl, stir together the Ranch dressing, onion, and tomatoes. Mix in the cooled pasta. The pasta will absorb some of the dressing, so don't worry if it seems like too much. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Crumble bacon over the top just before serving.

BLT SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat, turning frequently, until evenly browned. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, milk, garlic powder and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Season the dressing with salt.
• Combine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and croutons in a large salad bowl. Toss with dressing, and serve immediately.

BLT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning as needed, until the fat has rendered and the bacon is golden and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. (You may need to cook the bacon in two batches, draining the rendered fat from the skillet between batches.) Let the bacon cool to room temperature, then crumble up into bite-sized pieces.
• Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, ranch seasoning, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Add the pasta, tomatoes, lettuce, onion, herbs and half of the crumbled bacon to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold together to coat. Top with remaining bacon and serve.

5 INGREDIENT BLT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water to boil
• Cook noodles
• Drain noodles and place in large bowl
• Cut cherry tomatoes in half
• Add romaine lettuce and tomatoes
• Toss bacon bits in and add ranch dressing
• Mix together
• Refrigerate for one hour and serve cold

BLT POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the potatoes in large, bite size pieces. Place the potatoes and 1 tablespoon of the salt in a large pot and cover with water. Over high heat bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Continue to cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, approximately 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool completely.
• Cut the bacon into small pieces. Then place the bacon pieces in a large frying pan over medium heat and cook until the bacon is crisp. Use a slotted spoon or spider strainer to remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Remove 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease and put into a large serving bowl. Let the grease cool slightly.
• Add the mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, to the bowl with the bacon grease and whisk together. Add the potatoes, ½ cup of the cooked bacon, tomatoes, and green onions, and toss to coat.
• Just before serving, add the lettuce and toss. Sprinkle the remaining bacon on top.