BLT Salad with Croutons
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
“In my family of six, it’s hard to find a vegetable or salad that everyone will eat, but they all raved about this one,” enthuses Susie Clayton of South St. Paul, Minnesota. “With garden-fresh basil, this salad is easy, but mouthwatering.”—Susie Clayton, South St. Paul, Minnesota
Ingredients
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1 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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4 slices white bread, crusts removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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3 to 5 tablespoons minced fresh basil
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
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6 cups torn romaine
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1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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3.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1.330 cups: 429 calories, 37g fat (12g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 743mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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