BLT Chopped Salad

It’s hard to beat a good BLT. I mean, first of all, who doesn’t love bacon? So I’ve pulled all of those classic ingredients and flavors together in this BLT Chopped Salad recipe. I love that it can be a stand-alone meal that’s perfect for busy workdays at the office or a side dish that I can pair with a grocery store rotisserie chicken when we come rolling in from ball park late.

The ingredients for BLT Chopped Salad include ones to make a flavorful homemade dressing. Don’t let this intimiate you though because it’s super quick and easy! But, if you’re short on time, then you always use a bottled dressing instead. Check out this post to choose some of the best store-bought salad dressings.

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MAKES 6 SERVINGS

Need it super-quick? Use ½ cup of your favorite Ranch or other creamy salad dressing instead of making your own.

INGREDIENTS

½ cup 2% plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped chives
¼ teaspoon salt
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and diced
1 ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup corn kernels
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

METHOD

Combine yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, chives, and salt, stirring to combine. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water as needed to thin dressing. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Combine bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, corn, and cheese. Add dressing, tossing gently to combine. Serve immediately.