BLT Layered Salad
Everything you love about a BLT sandwich is in this BLT Layered Salad, including the toasted bread!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 600kcal
Ingredients
- 4-6 crusty rolls cut into 1" pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound bacon cooked until crispy and then cut (or crumbled) into bite sized pieces.
- 2 heads romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- additional salt and pepper if desired to season the salad
To make the Dijon vinaigrette
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried coriander
Tools and equipment
- serrated knife for cutting the bread
- cutting board
- large bowl for tossing the croutons
- baking sheet for toasting the croutons
- parchment paper optional, for the baking sheet
- paring knife for cutting the tomatoes
- large glass bowl for serving the salad
- salad tongs for serving the salad
- plastic wrap
- mason jar with a lid for making the dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Toss the cut bread cubes in a large bowl with the olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Lay the bread cubes in an even layer on the baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes (turning once) until golden brown.
- Remove the croutons from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- Layering the salad in the large, glass bowl, starting with a thick layer of cooled croutons.
- Continue layering with the lettuce, bacon, tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper if desired.
- Top the salad with the remainder of the homemade croutons.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.
To make the dressing
- Add all ingredients in a mason jar, or jar with a tight fitting lid.
- Screw the lid on tightly and shake until the dressing is thoroughly combined.
- Serve with the BLT salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 905mg | Potassium: 699mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 14255IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 3mg