BLT Bread Salad

Health score
12%
BLT Bread Salad
45 min.
4
379kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure featuring a fresh twist on a classic favorite: the BLT Bread Salad! This vibrant dish combines all the heartiness of a traditional BLT with the satisfying crunch of toasted bread, creating a sensational side that will elevate any meal. Packed with refreshing produce, crispy bacon, and a creamy dressing, it's the perfect balance of flavors that tantalizes your taste buds.

Imagine succulent, ripe plum tomatoes bursting with flavor, paired harmoniously with crisp romaine lettuce and savory center-cut bacon. The toasted Italian bread adds a delightful crunch, soaking up the luscious dressing made from a blend of reduced-fat mayonnaise, tangy buttermilk, and zesty Dijon mustard. With a hint of garlic and a kick from the ground red pepper, each bite offers a symphony of tastes that will leave you craving more.

Ideal for warm summer days or as a robust side dish for any meal, this BLT Bread Salad is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this scrumptious salad that serves four, making it perfect for family gatherings or intimate dinner parties. With each serving clocking in at 379 calories, you can enjoy this guilt-free indulgence without a second thought. Let's dive into the world of flavors and textures that this delightful salad offers!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • teaspoons olive oil extravirgin
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • cups bread italian cubed toasted (1-inch)
  • 0.1 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons mayonnaise reduced-fat
  • 0.3 cup nonfat buttermilk 
  • cup onion vertically sliced
  • cups plum tomatoes chopped ( 6)
  • cups torn romaine lettuce 
  • slices center-cut bacon 
  • teaspoon citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Set aside.
  2. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp.
  3. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
  4. Add reserved drippings to bowl; stir with a whisk.
  5. Add bacon and remaining ingredients; toss well.

Nutrition Facts

Calories379kcal
Protein9.87%
Fat57.62%
Carbs32.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.75
Glycemic Load
3.42
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
19.404782554378%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
1.61mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.48mg
Myricetin
0.34mg
Quercetin
10.29mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:379.3kcal
18.97%
Fat:24.84g
38.22%
Saturated Fat:9.59g
59.94%
Carbohydrates:31.54g
10.51%
Net Carbohydrates:26.13g
9.5%
Sugar:18.27g
20.3%
Cholesterol:19.33mg
6.44%
Sodium:461.78mg
20.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.58g
19.16%
Vitamin A:5085.14IU
101.7%
Vitamin K:60.45µg
57.57%
Vitamin C:37.55mg
45.51%
Folate:109.19µg
27.3%
Potassium:835.56mg
23.87%
Manganese:0.44mg
22.18%
Fiber:5.4g
21.62%
Vitamin B3:3.93mg
19.67%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
17.85%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.76%
Phosphorus:133.57mg
13.36%
Vitamin E:1.92mg
12.77%
Magnesium:44.65mg
11.16%
Iron:1.87mg
10.36%
Copper:0.19mg
9.7%
Selenium:6.61µg
9.44%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.64%
Zinc:0.96mg
6.41%
Calcium:53.67mg
5.37%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.8%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.25%
Source:My Recipes