Loaded BLT Salad
This BLT Salad is fully loaded with crunchy romaine lettuce, sweet tomatoes and fresh corn, salty bacon, rich and creamy avocado slices, chunks of cheddar cheese, crunchy croutons, and the perfect ranch dressing.
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon
- 8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 ear fresh corn on the cob, kernels removed OR approximately ¾ cup corn kernels, fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed
- 1 avocado, sliced
- OPTIONAL: ½ cup cheddar cheese, cut into thin matchsticks or shredded
- ½ - ¾ cup fancy croutons or the alternative crunchy topping of your choice
- Ranch Dressing homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- Cook the bacon (on the stove or in the oven) until brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Roughly chop or break into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, corn, and bacon. Toss to combine and scoop into bowls. Add avocado and cheese, if desired.
- Drizzle with ranch and top with croutons just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 754mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7172IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg