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!

  • 05 Feb 2025
  • Cook time 15 min
  • Prep time 25 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 11 Ingredients

Blt salad with creamy chive dressing

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.

Ingredients:

2 bacon strips
24g
2 tbsp vinegar
30g
1 garlic clove
3g
1 dash salt
0.40g
3/4 cup sour cream
170g
4 tbsp chives
12g
2 tbsp olive oil
27g
1.50 tbsp milk (3.25% fat)
22g
8 cups spinach
240g
1 tomato
120g
1 cup bread crumbs
40g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Bacon:
- 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.
2. Make the Creamy Chive Dressing:
- 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.
3. Prepare the Salad Base:
- 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.
4. Add the Toppings:
- 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.
5. Combine and Serve:
- 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 Facts
Serving Size170 grams
Energy
Calories 180kcal9%
Protein
Protein 7g5%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 1.87g5%
Sugar 3.51g4%
Fat
Fat 18g22%
Saturated 6g21%
Cholesterol 33mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 260ug29%
Choline 30mg5%
Vitamin B1 0.20mg17%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg20%
Vitamin B3 1.85mg12%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg14%
Vitamin B9 90ug22%
Vitamin B12 0.22ug9%
Vitamin C 24mg27%
Vitamin E 1.59mg11%
Vitamin K 300ug250%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 120mg9%
Copper, Cu 0.11mg13%
Iron, Fe 1.36mg12%
Magnesium, Mg 70mg17%
Phosphorus, P 110mg9%
Potassium, K 480mg14%
Selenium, Se 7ug13%
Sodium, Na 290mg20%
Zinc, Zn 0.83mg8%
Water
Water 130g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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