BLT Salad with Vinaigrette
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

The classic sandwich is made into a layered salad in this simple recipe. Blue cheese and a quick-fix vinaigrette complete the dish.


BLT Salad with Vinaigrette

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Servings: Makes 4 servings.
Total Time: 20 mins
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Ingredients
  • 8  slices
    bacon
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  • 4  slices
    country Italian bread
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  • 1-1/2  cups
    cherry tomatoes
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  • 8  cups
    torn romaine
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  • 1/3  cup
    blue cheese crumbles
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  • 1/4  cup
    cider vinegar
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  • 1/4  cup
    olive oil
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  • 1  tsp.
    sugar
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  • 1  tsp.
    Dijon-style mustard
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    Salt and ground black pepper
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Directions
1.
In large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, turning occasionally. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels.
2.
Meanwhile, toast bread. Halve cherry tomatoes. Break bacon in 2-inch pieces. On plates layer toast, romaine, tomatoes, bacon, and blue cheese.
3.
For vinaigrette, in screw-top jar combine vinegar, oil, sugar, and mustard. Shake well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle vinaigrette on salads. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 375, Total Fat 26 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Monounsaturated Fat 13 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 923 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Total Sugar 4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 14 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 59%, Calcium 14%, Iron 14%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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