Best 10 American Bacon Lettuce Tomato Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the classic American BLT salad, a symphony of flavors that marries crispy bacon, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a tangy dressing. This iconic salad, often served as a sandwich filling, transforms into a delightful side dish when deconstructed, offering a refreshing twist to your meal. Our collection of BLT salad recipes caters to diverse preferences, featuring variations that include avocado, ranch dressing, and even a BLT pasta salad. Get ready to elevate your salad game with these delectable BLT salad creations.

**Variations Included:**

- Delight in the BLT Avocado Salad with Creamy Dressing, where creamy avocado slices add a velvety texture to the classic combination, while the creamy dressing ties all the flavors together.

- For a creamy and tangy variation, try the BLT Salad with Ranch Dressing. The creamy ranch dressing coats the salad ingredients, enhancing their flavors and creating a delightful contrast to the crispy bacon.

- Experience a unique twist with the BLT Pasta Salad. This recipe combines the classic BLT flavors with cooked pasta, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.

- Craving a more substantial salad? The BLT Salad with Grilled Chicken incorporates succulent grilled chicken, adding a protein-packed element to the salad, making it a complete meal.

- For a lighter and refreshing option, the BLT Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette features a zesty lemon vinaigrette that brightens up the salad, making it a perfect choice for warm summer days.

Each of these BLT salad recipes offers a unique take on the classic combination, ensuring there's a perfect salad for every palate. From creamy dressings to grilled chicken, avocado, and pasta, these recipes promise a flavor-packed BLT experience, whether as a side dish or a complete meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AMERICAN BACON, LETTUCE, TOMATO SALAD



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This salad is so fast and simple. It's perfect for a hot summer day. You can cook the bacon in the microwave and not even have to heat up the house. I use turkey bacon to make it lighter.

Provided by gertc96

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large tomatoes, cubed 1/2-inch
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 (10 ounce) bag mixed salad greens
3/4 cup ranch dressing
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Layer tomatoes, bacon, salad greens, dressing and cheese in large serving bowl.
  • Toss just before serving.

BLT SALAD RECIPE



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The dressing in this BLT salad is exceptional! This BLT salad is loaded with fresh lettuce, crispy bacon, bright tomatoes and of course croutons. An easy, excellent salad!

Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Categories     Easy

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 oz sliced cooked bacon*
1 to 2 cups croutons
1 lb 3 cups tomatoes (any kind), sliced
1 medium/large head of lettuce (** chopped, rinsed, dried)
3 Tbsp mayo
4 Tbsp sour cream
1 large garlic clove (pressed)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
1 to 2 Tbsp milk (or add to desired consistency)

Steps:

  • Make the dressing first to allow the flavors to meld. In a small bowl, combine 3 Tbsp mayo, 4 Tbsp sour cream, pressed garlic clove, 1/4 cup chives, 1/8 tsp black pepper and 1/4 tsp salt (or season to taste). Stir together then add 1 to 2 Tbsp milk, or add milk to desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and croutons. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing (adding it to taste) and toss to combine.

BACON LETTUCE AND TOMATO SALAD



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This refreshing salad is good as a side or a meal.

Provided by Debby Mayne

Categories     Salads

Time 9m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups of chopped lettuce
1 cup of chopped tomatoes
4 slices of crispy fried bacon
2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
Black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the lettuce and mayonnaise. Mix until all of the lettuce is coated.
  • Evenly scoop the lettuce and mayo mixture into 2 bowls.
  • Sprinkle the desired amount of black pepper on top.
  • Add the tomatoes and bacon.
  • Serve with crackers or your favorite soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 23 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 17 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 390 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams unsaturated fat

BACON-TOMATO SALAD



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We love this wonderful bacon salad that tastes like a piled-high BLT without the time or effort. You can make it hours ahead and keep it in the fridge till serving time. -Denise Thurman, Columbia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (12 ounces) iceberg lettuce blend
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup coleslaw salad dressing
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine lettuce blend and tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

BACON, LETTUCE, TOMATO, AND AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, And Avocado Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bacon, romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, cucumber, avocados, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, lemon

Provided by Robert Broadfoot

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 strips bacon
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
2 handfuls cherry tomato, or grape tomatoes, halved
½ cucumber
2 avocados, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crispy. Drain on a paper towel, then set aside.
  • Place chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, avocados and bacon in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, and lemon juice to form the dressing.
  • Toss the salad with the dressing.
  • Enjoy!

BACON, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO SALAD



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Can't choose between a crisp, refreshing salad and a satisfying BLT sandwich? This recipe combines the two for a crowd-pleasing side or meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 strips (cut 1/4 inch thick) bacon, (1 pound)
2 1/2 bunches lettuce, such as romaine, Bibb, or green oakleaf
1 cup Avocado Dressing for BLT Salad
2 pounds tomatoes, preferably red and yellow
1 pint cherry tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange bacon strips on a wire rack set over a baking pan. Place pan in oven until bacon is golden brown and crisp, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven, being careful of the bacon fat that has collected under the rack, and set aside.
  • Arrange lettuce in the bottom of a salad bowl; drizzle with half the avocado dressing. Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices; cut cherry tomatoes, depending on size, in half. Arrange tomato slices over lettuce; scatter cherry tomatoes over tomato slices.
  • Arrange whole bacon strips over tomatoes. Drizzle with remaining avocado dressing, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

CLASSIC BACON, LETTUCE & SLICED TOMATO SALAD



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You're just 10 minutes away from a classic BLT salad with all the flavor and crunch you'd expect. But we added shredded cheese... and a surprise.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 large lettuce leaves
2 tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Recipe Pieces
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup KRAFT Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • Place 2 lettuce leaves on each of four individual salad plates; top with tomatoes.
  • Sprinkle with bacon and cheese.
  • Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

BACON, LETTUCE AND TOMATO SALAD



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Crisp bacon makes this salad a real winner. I use turkey bacon with good success. Please don't try to substitute those artificial bacon bits in this recipe, it just won't work.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb bacon
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
4 slices French bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lb romaine lettuce, rinsed,dried,and torn into bite-size pieces
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until it is crisp by your favorite method.
  • Crumble, and set it aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings in a small bowl.
  • Whisk together the reserved bacon drippings, mayonnaise, vinegar and basil and let dressing sit, covered, at room temperature while you finish making the salad.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, toss the bread pieces with the salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle with the oil, and cook, stirring constantly, until the croutons are crisp and golden brown.
  • In a large salad bowl mix together the romaine, tomatoes, bacon and croutons.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.8, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 1395.6, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 5, Protein 16.3

CHICKEN SALAD WITH BACON, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO



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This chicken salad has a creamy dressing and is best served over crisp lettuce leaves.

Provided by Angel

Categories     Salad

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 slices bacon
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced green onion
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste
12 leaves romaine lettuce
1 large avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
  • Stir chicken, bacon, tomato, and celery together in a bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, parsley, green onions, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  • Stir chicken mixture and serve over romaine lettuce leaves; garnish with avocado slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 395 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

BACON LETTUCE &TOMATO LAYERED SALAD



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Make and share this Bacon Lettuce &Tomato Layered Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Pork

Time 15m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1 tablespoon bacon drippings
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (Lawrys)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 head iceberg lettuce, rinsed dried and shredded
2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, very finely sliced
2 cups seasoned croutons

Steps:

  • In a blender, mix together the reserved bacon drippings, mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, sugar and basil blend dressing and set aside.
  • Layer lettuce, tomato, onion, in a 9X13 aluminum pan.
  • Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly over tomato,top with bacon.
  • Cover and chill 2 hours.
  • Just before serving top with,croutons.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season tomatoes.
  • Choose thick-cut bacon so that it doesn't get too crispy when cooked.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat.
  • To make the dressing, whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth.
  • For a more flavorful salad, use a variety of lettuces, such as romaine, butterhead, and arugula.
  • Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, chives, or parsley, to the salad for extra flavor.
  • Serve the salad immediately so that the lettuce doesn't wilt.

Conclusion:

This classic American salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this BLT salad a try.

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