BLT Salad with Creamy Basil Mayo
BLT Salad with Creamy Basil Mayo brings together crisp romaine, smoky bacon, and sweet cherry tomatoes with crunchy French-bread croutons. A tangy basil-mayo dressing ties it all together, balancing richness with fresh herb brightness. Perfect for a casual lunch, a summer dinner side, or a potluck where bold flavors and satisfying textures shine.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in BLT Salad with Creamy Basil Mayo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 15
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 59
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned.
- 2
Drain the bacon, crumble it, and set it aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved bacon drippings, mayonnaise, vinegar, and basil, then let the dressing stand, covered, at room temperature.
- 4
In a large skillet over medium heat, toss the bread pieces with the salt and pepper.
- 5
Drizzle with the oil, keep tossing, and cook over medium-low heat until golden brown.
- 6
In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, bacon, and croutons.
- 7
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
- Calories 500.3 kcal High 25%
- Protein 25.81 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 26.5 g 10%
- Total Fat 33.73 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 7.01 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 38.88 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 847.21 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 4.2 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 5.91 g --
- Added Sugars 0.29 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 84.66 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.6 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 305.18 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 342.85 mcg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin C 10.59 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
BLT Salad with Creamy Basil Mayo is an American side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Canola Oil, and Cherry Tomato. Each serving provides about 500.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is BLT Salad with Creamy Basil Mayo?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is BLT Salad with Creamy Basil Mayo made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Cherry Tomato, French Bread. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make BLT Salad with Creamy Basil Mayo?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 500.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is BLT Salad with Creamy Basil Mayo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is BLT Salad with Creamy Basil Mayo healthy?
- BLT Salad with Creamy Basil Mayo has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 500.3 calories and 25.81 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 847.21 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.01 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required