BLT Salad With Avocado Ranch Dressing

This BLT salad features all the things you love about a classic BLT including crispy bacon bits, fresh romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and even a creamy avocado ranch dressing drizzled on top.

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This BLT salad features all the things you love about a classic BLT including crispy bacon bits, fresh romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and even a creamy avocado ranch dressing drizzled on top.

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 365kcal

Ingredients

BLT Salad

6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
8 oz fresh mozzarella (cubed or pearls)
2 cups croutons

Avocado Ranch Dressing

1 medium ripe avocado, diced
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup lightly-packed basil leaves
1 medium clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
2-4 tablespoons 2% or skim milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

BLT Salad

Place lettuce in a large serving bowl and top with cherry tomatoes, red onion, bacon, mozzarella, and croutons. Set aside for a moment.

Avocado Ranch Dressing

Place avocado, yogurt, mayonnaise, basil, garlic, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons milk in a food processor, Process dressing on high speed until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary. Thin dressing with additional milk as needed and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle avocado dressing over assembled salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Salad is best if served immediately after assembly.

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