BLT Salad

Name: BLT Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 4 slices white bread, crusts removed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 3 -5 tablespoons minced fresh basil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 6 cups torn romaine lettuce; 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes

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Recipe by looneytunesfan

With garden-fresh basil, this salad is easy, but mouth-watering.

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

lb sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
¹⁄₄

cup butter, cubed
4

slices white bread, crusts removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
¹⁄₂

cup mayonnaise
3 -5

tablespoons minced fresh basil
2

tablespoons red wine vinegar
¹⁄₂

teaspoon pepper
¹⁄₂

teaspoon minced garlic
6

cups torn romaine lettuce
1 ¹⁄₂

cups grape tomatoes

DIRECTIONS

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Set bacon and drippings aside.
In another large skillet, melt butter. Add bread cubes; cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove to paper towels; cool.
For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, basil, vinegar, pepper, garlic and reserved drippings. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes and bacon. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Top with croutons.

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