I love a good salad, and I have a new, favorite go-to one: THE BLT. I’ve made this 3 times in the last month and the bowl is always licked clean and the recipe always requested. As a bonus, it’s fairly inexpensive and incredibly easy. With the generous amount of bacon, it’s a favorite of guys, girls and kids and is the perfect hearty accompaniment to a lighter main dish. I got the recipe from my mom (basically the originator of all things yummy), who found it in her ward cookbook submitted by Leah Bryner. I made a few minor changes. Hope you love it too.
SALAD
3-4 heads of romaine lettuce, chopped (I used 4, large hearts of Romaine)
1-1 1/2 pounds of bacon, cooked and crumbled (I’ve used regular bacon and the microwave variety, both are fine. I used 1 lb. in my salad.)
2-3 cups of halved, grape or cherry tomatoes ( I used 3 cups. I love tomatoes.)
1 bunch of green onions, thinly sliced
8 oz. Swiss cheese, cubed or grated (I like mine grated, but do not buy pre-shredded, so much better when you grate your own.)
Toss all ingredients together.
DRESSING (don’t let the mayo scare you. I don’t usually like mayo based dressing, but I promise this is to die for on the salad. Never tried reduced fat. If you do, let me know.)
1 1/4 cups of mayo
3/4 cup sugar
3/4-1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 tsp. salt
2 TBSP. white vinegar
In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together and stir until sugar is dissolved, this takes a little effort.
I use a little more than half the dressing on this size of salad, so you will have some left over. Toss it in just before serving. The salad makes a large amount…easily feeds 12 adults as a side dish and does not get soggy quickly. Perfect for a party.
ENJOY!
Looks so yummy, Brooke! My kids would go crazy for this salad. Thanks for sharing.
LOVE EVERYTHING that comes out of your kitchen.. So glad you posted this!!
Yay, I am so glad you posted this, this salad taste heavenly! Derek keeps asking me to get the recipe from you…so thanks! Post more of your yummy recipes:)!
Can't wait to try it!
OH man, that looks fabulous! I'm going to add romaine & grape tomatoes to my garden list this year. Too bad I can't plant bacon… 🙂
I made this tonight and Matt and I both loved it! Keep the recipes coming! 🙂
Coordination Queen, great plan. We planted the sweet, cherry tomatoes last year and they would be perfect in it too. Thanks J! I am so glad you liked it. I feel like I could eat it daily 🙂