BLT Salad
Crisp romaine, juicy tomatoes, smoky bacon, cheddar, and avocado tossed with a creamy lemon chive dressing for a fast, low-carb meal.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce or mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado sliced
Dressing
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place lettuce in a large bowl and top with tomatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese, and sliced avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and chives. Gradually add milk until dressing is your desired consistency. Taste, and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If using store bought dressings, ranch or blue cheese pair well.
- Dressed salad will keep for up to 1 day in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 608mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 8610IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 2mg