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BLT Salad

BLT Salad with crispy bacon, fresh romaine, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and marinated mozzarella pearls. A tangy balsamic dressing ties it all together.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 pieces thick bacon
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese pearls
  • 3 avocados
  • Lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Drain mozzarella pearls, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, add salt, shake to combine, and refrigerate.
  • Slice bacon into 1-inch pieces and cook in a skillet until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
  • Chop romaine lettuce into 1/2-inch strips and place in a large salad bowl.
  • Halve cherry tomatoes and add to the salad bowl.
  • Cube avocados, toss with lemon juice, and add to the bowl.
  • Add marinated mozzarella and bacon to the bowl, then toss gently.
  • Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dry mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a jar; shake until well combined.
  • Drizzle balsamic dressing over salad before serving. Toss if needed and serve immediately.