Debbies Blt Salad Recipes

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 SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Make the dressing first to allow the flavors to meld. In a small bowl, combine 3 Tbsp mayo, 4 Tbsp sour cream, pressed garlic clove, 1/4 cup chives, 1/8 tsp black pepper and 1/4 tsp salt (or season to taste). Stir together then add 1 to 2 Tbsp milk, or add milk to desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and croutons. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing (adding it to taste) and toss to combine.

B.L.T. SALAD WITH BASIL MAYO DRESSING

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved bacon drippings, mayonnaise, vinegar and basil and let dressing stand, covered, at room temperature.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, toss the bread pieces with the salt and pepper. Drizzle with the oil, continue tossing and cook over medium-low heat until golden brown.
• In a large bowl mix together the romaine, tomatoes, bacon and croutons. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.

DEBBIE'S BLT SALAD

Steps:

• Cook 4 slices of bacon in a frying pan. Remove the bacon, and crumble it. Reserve the bacon drippings.
• Make croutons: Add the salt and pepper and the salad oil to the drippings and stir well. Add the bread cubes, toss frequently while cooking over medium heat until the bread is golden. If you don't have 4 slices of the bread from the same loaf, just use up any slices you happen to have on hand including hamburger or hot dog buns. Even a bagel can work!
• Tear the lettuce into bite sized pieces into a large salad bowl. Cook the 1/2 pound of bacon, save 2 tablespoons of the drippings. Crumble the bacon and then add it plus the bacon from step one to the lettuce. Dice the tomato into small pieces and add to the bowl. Toss everything well.
• Make the Dressing: In a large jar with a lid place the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings, and the chopped basil. Put on the lid and shake well until well combined.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.