BLT Salad
Think of this BLT Salad as your favorite sandwich, but dismantled! A dressing featuring Greek yogurt as the base gives it a zesty kick, and avocado adds a bit of dimension. Member’s Mark™ Chopped Chives are a convenient way to add just a hint of oniony goodness!
Tips for Cooking Bacon
Want to enjoy that salty, crispy, wonderful bacon – but not sure which cooking method is best for you? Check out some of these options:
Here are several good ways to cook bacon, depending on how crispy or hands-off you want it:
- Skillet/frying pan: Start bacon in a cold pan over medium heat. Cook 4–8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until it reaches your preferred crispness. Great for classic bacon and easy to control.
- Oven: Lay bacon in a single layer on a foil- or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400°F (205°C) for about 15–20 minutes. Very even cooking and excellent for making a lot at once.
- Air fryer: Cook at 350°F (175°C) for about 7–10 minutes, checking toward the end. Produces very crispy bacon with minimal mess.
- Microwave: Put bacon between paper towels on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for 3–6 minutes, depending on the amount and your microwave. Fastest option.
- Grill: Cook over medium heat, preferably using a grill pan or a piece of foil with edges to prevent grease from dripping into the flames. Gives bacon a slightly smoky flavor.
- Cast-iron pan: Similar to skillet cooking, but the heavy pan distributes heat very well. Excellent for thick-cut bacon.
- Water method: Add bacon to a skillet with a small amount of water, then cook over medium-high heat until the water evaporates and the bacon continues frying in its rendered fat. This can produce evenly cooked, crisp bacon.
For different textures
- Chewy: Lower heat and shorter cooking time.
- Classic crisp: Medium heat until browned and crisp around the edges.
- Extra crispy: Oven or air fryer, cooked a little longer.
- Thick-cut: Oven or cast iron works particularly well.
Add-Ins to Consider
Fresh & crunchy
- Avocado
- Cucumber
- Red onion or pickled red onion
- Shredded carrots
- Radishes
- Bell peppers
- Corn
- Celery
- Scallions
Cheesy
- Blue cheese
- Feta
- Goat cheese
- Cheddar
- Parmesan
- Mozzarella
Make it more filling
- Grilled or crispy chicken
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Turkey
- Grilled shrimp
- Chickpeas
- White beans
Flavor boosters
- Fresh basil
- Chives
- Dill
- Cilantro
- Jalapeños
- Pickles
- Sun-dried tomatoes
Crunchy additions
- Homemade croutons
- Toasted sourdough pieces
- Crispy onions
- Tortilla strips
- Toasted nuts or seeds
Dressings that work especially well
- Creamy ranch
- Avocado-lime
- Honey mustard
- Buttermilk herb
- Caesar
- Balsamic vinaigrette
- Creamy tomato dressing
BLT Salad
Think of this BLT Salad as your favorite sandwich, but dismantled! A dressing using Greek yogurt as the base gives it a zesty kick, and avocado adds a bit of dimension.
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp Milk
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Member's Mark™ Chopped Chives
- ½ tsp Dried dill
- ½ tsp Member's Mark™ Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Member's Mark™ Onion Powder
- ¼ tsp Member's Mark™ Dried Parsley
- Member's Mark™ Pink Himalayan Salt Grinder to taste
- Member's Mark™ Black Peppercorn Grinder to taste
For the Salad
- 8 slices Bacon
- 1 head Romaine lettuce washed and chopped
- 2 cups Grape tomatoes halved
- 1 large Avocado pitted, peeled, sliced
- 2 cups Croutons
- ¼ cup Red onion sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, milk, lemon juice, Member's Mark™ Chopped Chives, dill, Member's Mark™ Garlic Powder, Member's Mark™ Onion Powder, Member's Mark™ Dried Parsley, Member's Mark™ Pink Himalayan Salt Grinder, and Member's Mark™ Black Peppercorn Grinder. Whisk until smooth.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon slices. Cook as needed until they reach the desired crispness, 8 to 12 minutes. Drain well on a paper-towel-lined plate.
- Place the chopped lettuce in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, avocado, croutons, and onion. Chop the cooked bacon strips and add to the salad. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.
