Chopped BLT Salad recipes
This recipe delivers a refreshing Chopped BLT Salad, transforming classic sandwich flavors into a vibrant, easy-to-make dish. It features crispy bacon, fresh Romaine, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and refreshing cucumber, all tossed in a zesty lime and olive oil dressing for a perfect light meal.
Equipment
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Chef's knife
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 skillet for cooking bacon
- 1 Whisk for dressing
Ingredients
Main
- 8 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 1 large avocado peeled, pitted, and diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 12 slices lean center cut bacon
- 1 cucumber diced
- 6 ounces feta crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime juiced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the lean center-cut bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until uniformly crispy. Drain well on paper towels, then crumble and set aside.
- Wash and thoroughly dry the Romaine lettuce, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber.
- Just before assembling, peel, pit, and dice the large avocado to prevent browning.
- Crumble the feta cheese into a bowl.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced avocado, crumbled crispy bacon, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Pour the prepared dressing evenly over the salad ingredients.
- Gently toss all ingredients together until everything is uniformly coated with the dressing.
- Serve the Chopped BLT Salad immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
For optimal texture, ensure all salad greens are thoroughly dried after washing to prevent a watery dressing. Cook the bacon until very crisp, as its crunch is vital for the BLT experience; drain well on paper towels to remove excess fat. Dice the avocado just before assembling the salad to maintain its vibrant green color and prevent browning. The simple lime and olive oil dressing is perfect, but a touch of minced garlic or a pinch of sugar can elevate its complexity if desired. Uniformly chop all ingredients for a balanced bite and appealing presentation.