BLT Layered Salad
Everything you love about a BLT sandwich is in this BLT Layered Salad, including the toasted bread!
Course: main course salad, Salad Recipes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 600kcal
- 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
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.
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