Overnight 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

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Set bacon and drippings aside.
• In another large skillet, melt butter. Add bread cubes; cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove to paper towels; cool.
• For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, basil, vinegar, pepper, garlic and reserved drippings. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes and bacon. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Top with croutons.

TANGY BLT SALAD

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 475 degrees.
• Spread 1/4 cup mayonnaise over both sides of bread slices and transfer to baking sheet.
• Bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then cut into 1-inch croutons.
• Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes.
• Transfer to paper towel-lined plate. Discard drippings.
• Whisk remaining mayonnaise and vinegar in large bowl.
• Add bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and croutons and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

OVERNIGHT LAYERED LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• In a 4-qt. or 13x9-in. glass dish, layer the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sugar; spoon over salad, spreading to cover., Sprinkle top with cheese, bacon and cranberries. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

OVERNIGHT BLT SALAD

Steps:

• COMBINE salad dressing, Parmesan cheese and pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
• LAYER lettuce, potatoes, tomato and peas in a medium size serving bowl. Spread with salad dressing mixture; sprinkle with green onions.
• COVER with Reynolds Plastic Wrap; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon before serving.