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BLT Salad Recipe with the Best Dressing

A BLT Salad loaded with fresh lettuce, crispy bacon, bright tomatoes, crunchy croutons and the BLT Salad dressing is exceptional. Easy, excellent salad! | natashaskitchen.com

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There’s an interesting story behind this BLT Salad Recipe! Anyone can make a BLT salad (the name is a dead giveaway of the ingredients and it’s basically a deconstructed sandwich) but not every BLT dressing is created equal! A few years ago, we attended my husbands’ cousin’s wedding and their reception was in a fancy hotel in Washington state.

There was a salad on the menu and the dressing tasted just like a favorite salad of ours (Creamy Cucumber and Tomato Salad) except it was served over a bed of greens and I thought – “YAAAASSSS! This is brilliant!” Why not put the same tasty dressing on every salad possible? Why not put it on a BLT salad loaded with fresh lettuce, crispy bacon, bright tomatoes and of course croutons (and these were homemade by the way!).

The dressing for this salad is spot on and my Mom mmm’d her way through her bowl. It was an instant win because it has the same familiar family-favorite dressing but it’s served in a really exciting way. I venture to call this our new house salad; ‘Natasha’s House Salad.’ I won’t lie – I kinda like the sound of that! 😉

Ingredients for BLT Salad:

12 oz sliced cooked bacon*
1 to 2 cups croutons (click here for croutons recipe)
1 lb (3 cups) tomatoes (any kind)
1 medium/large head of lettuce,** chopped, rinsed and spun dry

* I baked ‘ma bacon on a foil lined baking sheet for about 14-15 min at 400˚F. Thick cut bacon can take closer to 20 min.
**Photographed is a Boston lettuce (also known as bibb or butter lettuce). You can also use romaine, or green leaf.

A BLT Salad loaded with fresh lettuce, crispy bacon, bright tomatoes, crunchy croutons and the BLT Salad dressing is exceptional. Easy, excellent salad! | natashaskitchen.com

For the Creamy BLT Salad Dressing:

3 Tbsp mayo
4 Tbsp sour cream
1 large garlic clove, pressed
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp sea salt, or to taste
1 to 2 Tbsp milk, or add to desired consistency

How to Make the Best BLT Salad:

1. Make the dressing first to allow the flavors to meld. In a small bowl, combine 3 Tbsp mayo, 4 Tbsp sour cream, 1 pressed garlic clove, 1/4 cup chives, 1/8 tsp black pepper and 1/4 tsp salt (or season to taste). Stir together with a fork then add 1 to 2 Tbsp milk, or add milk to desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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2. In a large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and croutons. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing (adding it to taste) and toss to combine. You may or may not use all of the dressing depending on how large your head of lettuce was. I had a tablespoon or so left over.

A BLT Salad loaded with fresh lettuce, crispy bacon, bright tomatoes, crunchy croutons and the BLT Salad dressing is exceptional. Easy, excellent salad! | natashaskitchen.com

A BLT Salad loaded with fresh lettuce, crispy bacon, bright tomatoes, crunchy croutons and the BLT Salad dressing is exceptional. Easy, excellent salad! | natashaskitchen.com

This BLT Salad is easy peasy and you have one ridiculously tasty salad! Enjoy this my friends! 🙂

BLT Salad Recipe

4.99 from 64 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
A BLT Salad loaded with fresh lettuce, crispy bacon, bright tomatoes, crunchy croutons and the BLT Salad dressing is exceptional. Easy, excellent salad! | natashaskitchen.com
The dressing in this BLT salad is exceptional! This BLT salad is loaded with fresh lettuce, crispy bacon, bright tomatoes and of course croutons. An easy, excellent salad!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 4 as a main course or 6 as a side salad

Ingredients for the BLT Salad:

  • 12 oz sliced cooked bacon*
  • 1 to 2 cups croutons
  • 1 lb 3 cups tomatoes (any kind), sliced
  • 1 medium/large head of lettuce, ** chopped, rinsed, dried

For the Creamy BLT Salad Dressing:

  • 3 Tbsp mayo
  • 4 Tbsp sour cream
  • 1 large garlic clove, pressed
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt, or to taste
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp milk, or add to desired consistency

Instructions

  • Make the dressing first to allow the flavors to meld. In a small bowl, combine 3 Tbsp mayo, 4 Tbsp sour cream, pressed garlic clove, 1/4 cup chives, 1/8 tsp black pepper and 1/4 tsp salt (or season to taste). Stir together then add 1 to 2 Tbsp milk, or add milk to desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and croutons. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing (adding it to taste) and toss to combine.

Notes

* I baked 'ma bacon on a foil lined baking sheet 14-15 min at 400˚F. Thick cut bacon can take closer to 20 min.
**Great lettuce options: Boston/bibb/butter lettuce, romaine, or green leaf lettuce.
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BLT Salad with Avocado
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $
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A BLT Salad loaded with fresh lettuce, crispy bacon, bright tomatoes, crunchy croutons and the BLT Salad dressing is exceptional. Easy, excellent salad! | natashaskitchen.com

What is your families all-time favorite salad? We get into grooves where we make the same salad all the time for an entire season because we love it so much! Are you the same way?

A BLT Salad loaded with fresh lettuce, crispy bacon, bright tomatoes, crunchy croutons and the BLT Salad dressing is exceptional. Easy, excellent salad! | natashaskitchen.com

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  • Purduewriter
    July 31, 2021

    This was awesome! Used fresh summer garden tomatoes. Added thinly sliced green onions and skipped the croutons since we’re low carbers. Wonderful. And that dressing? Ah-mazing!!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 31, 2021

      Thank you for your lovely comment! I’m so happy you enjoyed that!

      Reply

  • Teresa Elkinton
    July 9, 2021

    the ingredient list says 3 tbsp mayo but the direction say 4 tbsp mayo.

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    • Natasha
      July 12, 2021

      Thank you for catching that. 3 is correct but it still would have been tasty with 4. I fixed it.

      Reply

  • Beth Wenzel
    June 13, 2021

    Can I replace Mayo with miracle Whip

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      June 13, 2021

      Hello Beth, I think that will work, If you try that, please share with u how it turns out!

      Reply

  • Daidy
    June 5, 2021

    Do you have the nutritional info for this?

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      June 5, 2021

      Hi Daidy, we are slowly working through all of our recipes to add nutrition info, but it is a time-consuming process as they have to be added one at a time. Thank you for being patient! 🙂

      Reply

  • Marlene
    April 27, 2021

    Can’t wait to try this as my favorite sandwich is a BLT! So if I don’t have a garlic press will it work to just smash a clove with a knife?

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 27, 2021

      Hi Marlene! BLTs are so good! I hope you love this recipe! I bet that could work, and you can smash it and then chop it really small to help it get to the same consistency.

      Reply

      • Amanda
        July 7, 2022

        This is by far my favorite salad EVER! The dressing is amazing and absolutely crave-able! Can’t wait to try some more of your recipes!

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        • Natasha's Kitchen
          July 7, 2022

          Great to hear that, Amanda! I hope you’ll love all the other recipes that you will try from my website.

          Reply

  • Portia
    October 7, 2020

    Absolutely delicious! Made per recipe. Kept dressing on the side so lettuce wouldn’t get wilt overnight. Guests are it up. No leftovers! Yummy. Thank you!!!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 7, 2020

      You’re welcome, Portia! I’m so happy you enjoyed that!

      Reply

  • Vonnie
    August 17, 2020

    Hi there! – haven’t tried this salad yet (but I’m gonna!) but I was wondering how long the dressing will last if you want to make enough for several uses and use it later in the week(s)?

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    • Natasha
      August 17, 2020

      Hi Vonnie, we usually make enough to use for the salad, but it should keep well for 3-5 days covered in the refrigerator if the green onions are pretty fresh and not wilted to begin with since that is the most perishable ingredient in the dressing.

      Reply

      • Fran
        October 4, 2021

        HI! The picture for the dressing shows green onions, but the recipe doesn’t have them and just has chives… can you clarify? Thank you!

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        • Natasha
          October 4, 2021

          Hi Fran, chives and green onion are interchangeable here since they have the same flavor profile. I have used both and both will work.

          Reply

  • Wendy
    May 20, 2020

    First of all I hate when people comment on a recipe sharing all the changes they made to any given recipe. That being said I made this exactly as stated and this has to be the most delicious salad we have ever had. The chives freshly picked from my garden wow! Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing this keeper of a fantastic recipe

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      May 20, 2020

      I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!

      Reply

    • Connie
      May 30, 2020

      sometimes people do not have all ingredients so they substitute what they have for similarities. Good for you to have a garden.

      Reply

  • Shelby Miller
    October 9, 2019

    I tried this salad at my friends daughters birthday party, and I loved it SO much I asked where she got the recipe. She said Natasha’s kitchen! So, here I am, and I’m going to make it for a potluck at my work in a few days, but I think I’ll add avocado as well. LOVE the dressing so much that I could make extra and keep it in the fridge for daily use!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 9, 2019

      That’s just awesome, Shelby! Thank you for sharing that awesome review with me!

      Reply

  • Sandy
    August 28, 2019

    Loved, loved this salad. Made it as per recipe for a main dish summer supper. Light and delish! I highly recommend it.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 28, 2019

      I’m so glad you enjoyed that Sandy. Thank you for that feedback!

      Reply

  • Janet
    August 23, 2019

    We loved this salad, and the dressing is spectacular. I added a chopped avocado because I had one. I also cut my bacon into pieces and fried on stove and drained on paper towels. So quick and we just loved it!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 23, 2019

      That’s so awesome Janet! Thank you for that awesome review!

      Reply

  • Stephanie
    August 1, 2019

    A big Thank you to Natasha from Natasha’s Kitchen. Tonight Dave and I made her blt salad and baked Salmon with lemon. Beyond Delicious. We use her recipes often. Her Ukranian influence has added new taste combinations and variety to our meals.

    https://natashaskitchen.com/baked-salmon-with-garlic-and-d…/

    https://natashaskitchen.com/blt-salad-recipe/

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 2, 2019

      I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Stephanie!

      Reply

  • Millie
    August 1, 2019

    Sounds yummy, I bake bacon on my broiler pan so the grease drips to the bottom off the bacon..

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 1, 2019

      That’s a great idea! Thank you for sharing that Millie!

      Reply

  • Helen Shewchuk
    July 29, 2019

    I am Ukrainian and we love garlic. I love all your recipes. So glad I found your site.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 29, 2019

      I’m so happy you discovered our blog, Helen! Welcome! 🙂

      Reply

    • Lily
      November 9, 2019

      Would adding chicken be okay?

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      • Natasha
        November 9, 2019

        Hi Lily, yes absolutely! I love the idea of adding chicken.

        Reply

  • Taylor
    July 20, 2019

    Was excited to try this because it sounded like it would be a hit, but unfortunately for me the chives and garlic overpowered the dressing big time. I tried to fix it by adding more mayo and sour cream and a pinch of sugar, but it didn’t help. I think the chives could be cut back to 1-2 tablespoons at most. I’m sorry to report back negatively…Just disappointing because of the time spent to make and the $ spent on the ingredients. 🙁

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    • Natasha
      July 21, 2019

      Hi Taylor, I’m sorry it didn’t work out the way you hoped. We do love garlic, but if you aren’t a fan, it’s definitely ok to scale back. Also, the size of the clove matters – some cloves are significantly larger. It also helps to let the garlic meld a little bit in the dressing which will tone down the stronger garlic flavors.

      Reply

  • Janelle
    August 22, 2018

    Looking forward to making this for my friends daughters reception set-up. Do you have any measurement suggestions for the lettuce? What I think of as a head of lettuce would usually serve at least 10 people.

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    • Natasha
      August 22, 2018

      Hi Janmelle, it depends on if this is the main salad or a side salad. As a main salad, this serves 4. As a side salad, it serves 6. We have a handy tool for that so you don’t have to calculate. If you scroll down to the bottom of the recipe card and hover over the “4” next to Servings, you can adjust the recipe for how many servings you need and it will automatically display the amount of ingredients you need for that many servings. I hope that helps!

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      • Janelle
        August 24, 2018

        Thanks for your reply. That tool will be great. But what I was looking for was an idea how many cups of lettuce you might use for this recipe.

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        • Natashas Kitchen
          August 24, 2018

          You’re welcome Janelle, I haven’t measured that in cups so I wouldn’t have an exact answer for you. I know that a head of
          torn lettuce usually makes about 10 cups loosely filled. I hope this helps.

          Reply

      • Sara D.
        May 29, 2020

        Thanks for the tip on adjusting the serving size on the recipe card! Guess I’m a newb. Making this for 20 this evening!

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        • Natashas Kitchen
          May 29, 2020

          You’re welcome! I’m glad that was helpful!

          Reply

  • Theresa
    August 10, 2018

    Would I double for 17 people

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    • Natasha
      August 10, 2018

      Hi Theresa, if it is being served as a side salad, yes double but if it is the main salad, I would triple.

      Reply

  • Jill Holmdohl
    July 22, 2018

    Your whole blog is FANTASTIC ,! Those speedy videos are the BEST ,!! thank you!!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 23, 2018

      You’re so welcome! I’m happy you are enjoying our recipes!

      Reply

  • David
    June 3, 2018

    That dressing would make a flip flop taste good

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  • Ksusha. A
    March 13, 2018

    Was perfect as a late dinner.
    I was worried it wasn’t enough dressing but it mixed well and was just right.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 14, 2018

      I’m glad you enjoy the recipe! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply

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