BLT Salad

Name: BLT Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 bacon strips, diced; 4 cups spring mix salad greens; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup salad croutons

"My husband and I love BLT sandwiches, especially in the summer when tomatoes are fresh and plentiful," relates Deborah Heatwole of Waynesboro, Georgia. "This salad showcases the flavors of that classic sandwich easily and deliciously."

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, diced
4 cups spring mix salad greens
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup salad croutons

Directions

In a skillet or microwave, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels. In a salad bowl, combine the greens, tomato and cheese. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon and croutons.

Originally published as BLT Salad in Quick Cooking May/June 2005

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zippee-0415

Jul 24, 2015

Very good salad and dressing. I made the Split Second Shrimp, same page, and corn on the cobb for dinner. Nice summer dinner.
abreendre

Apr 4, 2014

Great spring salad. The dressing was even better.
jwasson

Oct 28, 2011

I love the dressing for this salad & have been making it for all my salads since finding it here!
Kris Countryman

Oct 11, 2011

My husband really liked this salad. Very easy and the dressing was nice.
katlaydee3

Jun 28, 2011

This salad is delicious and so quick and easy to make. I served it with the Split Second Shrimp on the same page.
Pam Posada

Jul 2, 2010

This salad is wonderful. I put half of the sugar called for..otherwise not one other change. I am taking it to a 4th of July party on Sunday and can't wait to bring this delicious salad.....
bellani

Apr 29, 2010

This recipe is a hit every time I make it!!
kandacer_6

Jul 27, 2009

VERY GOOD! I have super picky salad eater children...They ONLY like Hidden Valley LITE ranch dressing, but they LOVED this!! I didn't add the sugar to the dressing however becasue I do not like sweet dressings... But its a keeper in my house! Thanks for the recipie!
JFenrick

Sep 9, 2008

I have made this many times and now get requests for it. It's easy to throw together and everyone loves it!
msdosty1941

Jul 17, 2008

This sounds like an excellent idea!I will be making it very soon. Thanks for having this recipe on here.