Best 12 Bacon Lettuce Tomato Salad Recipes

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Craving a refreshing and flavorful side dish that complements any main course? Look no further than the classic BLT salad, a delightful combination of crispy bacon, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a tangy dressing. This versatile salad is not only a summertime favorite, but a year-round crowd-pleaser. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, enjoying a light lunch, or seeking a quick weeknight dinner option, the BLT salad has got you covered. With variations ranging from classic to unique, this article presents a collection of BLT salad recipes that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. From the traditional mayonnaise-based dressing to lighter vinaigrette options, and even a vegan-friendly version, these recipes offer something for everyone. So get ready to elevate your salad game and discover the perfect BLT salad recipe for your next meal.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

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, AND TOMATO SALAD



Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Salad image

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.

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

BACON, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO MACARONI SALAD



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The delicious flavors of crisp crumbled bacon and tangy fresh tomato that you love in a BLT sandwich dress up a bowl of macaroni salad that's perfect for a light lunch or side dish.

Provided by Grady Sullivan

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups elbow macaroni
1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
5 teaspoons white vinegar
1 ¼ cups diced celery
1 large tomato, diced
5 green onions, finely chopped
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) package bacon

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until chilled. Transfer macaroni to a large salad bowl.
  • Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, celery, tomato, green onions, Cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper into macaroni until thoroughly combined. Cover and chill salad at least 2 hours.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels. Let bacon cool; crumble when cooled.
  • Mix bacon into macaroni salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 507.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

TOMATO AND BACON SALAD IN BIBB LETTUCE CUPS



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Categories     Leafy Green     Tomato     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Basil     Bacon     Summer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 24 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and chopped fine (about 2 cups)
6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste
24 outer Bibb lettuce leaves (about 4 heads), washed and patted dry about 1/4 cup finely shredded fresh basil leaves plus basil sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • In a bowl toss together tomatoes, bacon , onion, oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and sprinkle with shredded basil.
  • Serve lettuce cups on a platter garnished with basil sprigs.

BACON, LETTUCE, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH AIOLI DRESSING



Bacon, Lettuce, and Cherry Tomato Salad with Aioli Dressing image

Provided by Joanne Weir

Categories     Salad     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Lunch     Mayonnaise     Bacon     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 ounces applewood-smoked bacon (about 6 slices)
12 cups torn romaine lettuce (from 1 large head; about 13 ounces)
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and/or pear tomatoes, halved
1 garlic clove, pressed
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp; transfer to paper towels. Crumble bacon coarsely. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet; reserve skillet.
  • Place lettuce and tomatoes in large serving bowl. Heat bacon drippings in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, then mayonnaise and vinegar; whisk until blended, 30 to 40 seconds. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over lettuce and tomatoes and toss to coat. Sprinkle bacon over. Serve immediately.

BACON LETTUCE TOMATO (AND MORE) SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



Bacon Lettuce Tomato (And More) Salad With Blue Cheese Dressing image

Second place winner in the 2009 Craze-E Contest. Part BLT, part cobb salad, this meal in a bowl combines the best of both. I almost called it Blobb Salad or CobBLT, but neither sounded very appetizing--LOL!

Provided by Marla Swoffer

Categories     Fruit

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
6 slices bacon, cooked and cut into bite-size pieces
6 mushrooms, sliced
1 medium avocado, sliced
1 cup fresh large tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons toasted nuts (optional, I used walnuts)
4 ounces blue cheese
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh dill (or 1/2 t dried dill)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Crumble in blue cheese and mash with a fork, stirring until thick and creamy, but still chunky.
  • Place lettuce in a large bowl and add bacon, mushrooms, cheddar cheese, red onion, and nuts (if using). Toss briefly just to combine ingredients.
  • Add tomatoes and avocado. Gently and briefly toss.
  • Scoop salad into individual serving bowls. Top each with eggs and then salad dressing.

BACON, LETTUCE & TOMATO SALAD



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Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (10 ounce) bag of romaine lettuce
12 slices thick cut bacon, cooked
4 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
3 cups seasoned croutons (I love the garlic cheese ones!)
Favorite Dressing - We love Creamy Italian with this salad!

Steps:

  • Cut bacon into 1 inch pieces. Clean lettuce, dry and place in a serving dish. Top with bacon, tomatoes & croutons. Serve with bottle of your favorite dressing!

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.

AMERICAN BACON, LETTUCE, TOMATO SALAD



American Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato Salad image

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.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH BACON, LETTUCE AND TOMATO RECIPE - (4/5)



Chicken Salad with Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by Susan52

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
5 slices bacon
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
12 leaves romaine lettuce
1 avocado - peeled, seeded and sliced

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside to cool. Prepare the dressing by mixing together the mayonnaise, parsley, green onions, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, stir together the chicken breast, tomatoes and bacon. Pour dressing over chicken mixture and toss well to coat. Refrigerate until chilled; serve over lettuce leaves and garnish with avocado slices.

BACON, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO SALAD



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A good friend introduced me to this salad. Bless her cooking skills. Meals are the best when you use ingredients that are in season - so this BLT salad with fresh tomatoes is a summer favorite. Add another summertime favorite, sweet corn, to the menu and you've got a meal.

Provided by Penny Burdge

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

CROUTON INGREDIENTS
4 slice bacon
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 Tbsp canola oil
4 slice bread, cubed
MAIN SALAD INGREDIENTS
1 lb lettuce leaves, (any kind except iceberg)
1/2 lb bacon
2 large tomatoes, diced
DRESSING INGREDIENTS
1/2 c mayonnaise (not salad dressing)
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp bacon drippings
1/4 c fresh basil, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. In a skillet, cook the 4 slices of bacon until they are crisp, but not burnt. Remove from skillet, crumble when cooled enough to handle and set aside. Pour off, but SAVE the bacon drippings to make the dressing. (See below)
  • 2. Add the salt, pepper and canola oil to the skillet and bring it back up to medium-high heat. Add the cubed bread and toss well. Cook and stir until the bread is a bit crispy on the outside, but not burnt.
  • 3. Tear the cleaned lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl. Add the tomatoes. Add the 1/2 pound of cooked and crumbled bacon and the 4 crumbled slices of bacon used to make drippings for the dressing(from step 1) Toss it to mix it well.
  • 4. Make the Dressing: Combine all the dressing ingredients in a glass jar with a lid, and shake it all vigorously until well-blended. If it seems too think, just add another teaspoon of vinegar. Too thin, add a bit more mayo.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and flavorful tomatoes. The better the tomatoes, the better the salad will be. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and have no blemishes.
  • Use fresh, crispy lettuce. Romaine lettuce is a good option, but you can also use iceberg lettuce or your favorite type of greens.
  • Cook the bacon until it is crispy. This will give the salad a nice smoky flavor.
  • Use high-quality mayonnaise. A good mayonnaise will make the salad more creamy and flavorful.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. You can add other ingredients to the salad, such as cheese, croutons, or hard-boiled eggs.

Conclusion:

The BLT salad is a classic American dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make the best BLT salad ever.

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