Blt salad with creamy chive dressing
Indulge in a refreshing BLT salad topped with a luscious creamy chive dressing. Crispy bacon, fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy breadcrumbs come together with a dressing made from sour cream, chives, garlic, and a hint of vinegar for a tantalizing blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for a quick, delightful meal!
Cook time 15 min
Prep time 25 min
Ingredients:
2 bacon strips2 tbsp vinegar
1 garlic clove
1 dash salt
3/4 cup sour cream
4 tbsp chives
2 tbsp olive oil
1.50 tbsp milk (3.25% fat)
8 cups spinach
1 tomato
1 cup bread crumbs
BLT Salad with Creamy Chive Dressing is a delightful twist on the classic BLT sandwich, combining the delicious flavors of bacon, spinach, and tomatoes with a tangy and flavorful homemade chive dressing. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish to your favorite meal. It’s easy to prepare and packed with fresh ingredients that are sure to please any palate.
Instructions:
- Cook the bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, salt, sour cream, chopped chives, vinegar, olive oil, and milk.
- Whisk the ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Rinse the spinach thoroughly under cold water and pat dry with a clean towel or use a salad spinner.
- Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.
- Chop the tomato into small, bite-sized pieces and add them to the spinach.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the spinach and tomatoes.
- Add the bread crumbs evenly over the salad.
- Drizzle the creamy chive dressing over the salad.
- Toss the salad gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your BLT Salad with Creamy Chive Dressing!
Tips:
- For extra crispiness, cook the bacon strips in the oven on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and then crumble them into the salad.
- Make the dressing ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Use a food processor or blender to finely chop the garlic and chives for a smoother dressing consistency.
- Lightly toast the bread crumbs in a skillet with a little olive oil for added crunch and flavor.
- For a healthier option, you can substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream in the dressing.
- Feel free to add other fresh ingredients like avocado, onions, or cucumber for additional flavor and texture.
This BLT Salad with Creamy Chive Dressing is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is simple to make and sure to impress. The combination of crispy bacon, fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes, and the creamy chive dressing is irresistible. Enjoy this salad as a light meal on its own or pair it with your favorite entrée for a complete and satisfying meal.
Nutrition per serving
4 ServingsCalories 180kcal
Protein 7g
Carbohydrates 13g
Fiber 1.87g
Sugar 3.51g
Fat 18g
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