I love a yummy salad.
Here is one of our family favorites: BLT Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing.
- 0 strips of bacon
- Croutons (see this recipe tutorial)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2/3 c.buttermilk
- 4 T. Mayo ( I use reduced-fat to cut down on calories)
- 3 T. cider vinegar
- 1 bunch of green onions, sliced very thin.
- 1 pount of romain lettuce hearts, chopped.
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes
- My favorite way to cook the bacon is in the oven. Preheat your oven to 375-degrees. Arrange the bacon on a rimmed baking sheet with parchmnet paper underneath. Bake until the bacon is crispy — approximately 15-20 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-line plate to drain. Let cook and then cut into small sections with kitchen shears.
- Make the croutons.
- Make the ranch dressing. Whisk together the buttermilk, mayo, vinegar, green onions and season with salt and pepper.
- Add lettuce and tomatoes — toss to coat with the ranch dressing. Sprinkle croutons and bacon over the top.
It’s a salad that can be served as a side or it’s hearty enough to be a main course for lunch or dinner!
Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
10 strips of bacon
Croutons (see this recipe tutorial)
Salt and Pepper to taste
2/3 c.buttermilk
4 T. Mayo ( I use reduced-fat to cut down on calories)
3 T. cider vinegar
1 bunch of green onions, sliced very thin.
1 pount of romain lettuce hearts, chopped.
1 pint of cherry tomatoes
Directions:
1. My favorite way to cook the bacon is in the oven. Preheat your oven to 375-degrees. Arrange the bacon on a rimmed baking sheet with parchmnet paper underneath. Bake until the bacon is crispy — approximately 15-20 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-line plate to drain. Let cook and then cut into small sections with kitchen shears.
2. Make the croutons. See this recipe tutorial.
3. Make the ranch dressing. Whisk together the buttermilk, mayo, vinegar, green onions and season with salt and pepper.
4. Add lettuce and tomatoes — toss to coat with the ranch dressing. Sprinkle croutons and bacon over the top.
Enjoy your salad!!
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Looks so good, Jen! Thanks for the recipe!!
This looks amazing! Homemade Ranch dressing is what puts it over the top…delish! Thanks for the recipe.
KC
This looks so delicious! And it looks beautiful too! Yummy! Angie xo
Is it teaspoon or tablespoon on the mayo and vinegar?
Thanx
Oh my goodness! That sounds so delicious!!! And homemade dressing is always the best!!! YUM!
That looks Delish!! I love a good simple salad! Thanks for sharing!
Jen this looks soooo good! Bacon makes everything better. 🙂
Your recipe calls for green onions. The directions call for green peppers. As my son loves ranch dressing, which is the proper one? thanks.
Hi Sherry!
It’s green onions. Have a great day!
xoxo