BLT Chopped Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring crisp bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce, all tossed in a creamy avocado dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Food processor or blender
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 slices Bacon Cooked and crumbled
- 5 cups Romaine Lettuce Chopped
- 2 Tomatoes large, chopped
- 1 Avocado ripe
- 1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- to taste Salt and Pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place bacon slices on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until crispy.
- Remove bacon from oven and let cool slightly. Crumble bacon into bite-sized pieces.
- While bacon is cooking, chop romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a food processor or blender, combine avocado, lime juice, and mayonnaise. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled bacon.
- Pour avocado dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the avocado dressing. You can also add other vegetables like cucumber or bell peppers.