Description

This fresh and flavorful BLT Salad with Avocado puts a healthy twist on the classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich by combining crisp bacon, ripe tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy romaine lettuce with a simple mayonnaise-based dressing. Quick to prepare and perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this salad offers a satisfying balance of textures and tastes that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Bacon

12 slices lean center-cut bacon (or 6-8 thick slices)

Vegetables

3-4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
2 medium or 1 large head of romaine lettuce (about 6 cups chopped)
1 medium Hass avocado, chopped

Dressing

1/4 cup light mayonnaise (or real mayonnaise if preferred)
1/8 tsp salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Cook Bacon: Place the bacon slices in a large non-stick skillet and sauté over low heat, turning often, until the bacon becomes crisp. Once cooked, transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain and cool. After cooling, crumble or chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped Roma tomatoes with the mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to blend all ingredients. Let this mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow the tomatoes to release their juices, enhancing the flavor of the dressing.
Assemble Salad: Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly onto 4 plates. Spoon a quarter of the tomato dressing over the lettuce on each plate. Then evenly distribute the chopped avocado and crumbled bacon atop each serving. For a more casual presentation, you can toss all the ingredients together in a large bowl and serve immediately.

Notes

Using center-cut bacon reduces grease and adds a leaner option to the salad.
Letting the tomato and mayonnaise dressing sit allows the flavors to meld and results in a juicier salad topping.
If preferred, substitute light mayonnaise with full-fat mayonnaise for a richer taste.
For added crunch, consider topping the salad with toasted bread croutons.
This salad is best served fresh to maintain the crispness of the lettuce and bacon.