BLT Salad with Avocados and a Blue Cheese Dressing

Gluten Free
Health score
12%
BLT Salad with Avocados and a Blue Cheese Dressing
45 min.
2
277kcal

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Craving a flavor explosion that's light, fresh, and utterly satisfying? Look no further than this incredible BLT Salad, amped up with creamy avocado and a tangy blue cheese dressing! Forget the bread; we're taking all the best parts of a classic BLT and transforming them into a vibrant, gluten-free salad perfect for a quick lunch, a delightful side dish, or even a satisfying snack.

Imagine crisp lettuce mingling with juicy diced tomatoes, the sharp bite of red onion, and the irresistible smoky crunch of perfectly cooked bacon. And then, the star of the show: creamy, luscious avocado chunks adding a smooth richness that elevates the whole experience. But the real magic happens when you generously drizzle everything with a homemade (or high-quality store-bought) blue cheese dressing. That tangy, assertive flavor cuts through the richness of the avocado and bacon, creating a harmonious balance that will leave you wanting more.

This salad is unbelievably quick and easy to prepare. Ready in under 45 minutes, it’s ideal for those busy weeknights when you need a delicious and healthy meal without spending hours in the kitchen. With the addition of avocado and blue cheese, it's hardly a standard BLT, it's next level salad! It’s also entirely customizable – feel free to add your favorite veggies, swap out the blue cheese for another dressing, or even add some grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein. So, grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a BLT like you've never had before!

Ingredients

  •  avocado diced (stoned, scooped and )
  • tablespoons cheese dressing blue
  • slices bacon crumbled cooked ( and )
  • cups lettuce (cut)
  • 0.3  onion red sliced ()
  •  tomatoes diced ()

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Assemble salad and toss with dressing to coat.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories277kcal
    Protein12.98%
    Fat66.47%
    Carbs20.55%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    68.5
    Glycemic Load
    2.06
    Inflammation Score
    -8
    Nutrition Score
    16.303043559841%

    Flavonoids

    Cyanidin
    0.33mg
    Epicatechin
    0.37mg
    Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
    0.15mg
    Naringenin
    0.42mg
    Apigenin
    0.09mg
    Luteolin
    0.02mg
    Isorhamnetin
    0.69mg
    Kaempferol
    0.25mg
    Myricetin
    0.13mg
    Quercetin
    4.17mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:277.18kcal
    13.86%
    Fat:21.71g
    33.4%
    Saturated Fat:4.48g
    28.02%
    Carbohydrates:15.09g
    5.03%
    Net Carbohydrates:6.53g
    2.37%
    Sugar:4.71g
    5.23%
    Cholesterol:15.99mg
    5.33%
    Sodium:427.51mg
    18.59%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:9.54g
    19.08%
    Vitamin K:44.18µg
    42.08%
    Fiber:8.57g
    34.28%
    Folate:114.57µg
    28.64%
    Vitamin C:21.55mg
    26.13%
    Potassium:835.37mg
    23.87%
    Vitamin B6:0.44mg
    22.14%
    Vitamin A:1027.11IU
    20.54%
    Vitamin B3:3.91mg
    19.53%
    Vitamin E:2.65mg
    17.66%
    Vitamin B5:1.71mg
    17.12%
    Manganese:0.32mg
    16.2%
    Phosphorus:159.94mg
    15.99%
    Vitamin B1:0.22mg
    14.57%
    Copper:0.27mg
    13.44%
    Vitamin B2:0.22mg
    12.72%
    Selenium:8.89µg
    12.71%
    Magnesium:48.33mg
    12.08%
    Zinc:1.41mg
    9.37%
    Iron:1.27mg
    7.05%
    Calcium:49.44mg
    4.94%
    Vitamin B12:0.21µg
    3.48%