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
- 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 520.12 kcal High
- Protein 25.52 g Good Source
- Carbs 25.85 g Moderate
- Total Fat 36.25 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.48 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 37.2 mg Moderate
- Sodium 847.06 mg High
- Fiber 4.27 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.55 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 82.32 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.56 mg Good Source
- Potassium 298.06 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 340.99 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 10.55 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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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 520.12 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 520.12 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.
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