BLT Salad With Creamy Basil Dressing |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 18 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Canadian Living magazine. All the flavours of a favourite sandwich tossed together on a plate makes this just as popular when it's a salad. Ingredients:
8 slices bacon, chopped |
1/2 baguette |
2 garlic cloves, halved |
2 tomatoes |
1 avocado |
6 cups romaine lettuce, torn |
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced |
1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped |
1/4 cup plain yogurt |
1/4 cup light mayonnaise |
2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar or 2 teaspoons wine vinegar |
1 pinch salt |
1 pinch pepper |
Directions:
1. Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together basil, yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. In a skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat for about 7 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
3. Meanwhile, cut baguette diagonally into 12 slices. Broil on a baking sheet, turning once, for about 1 minute or until golden. Rub both sides with cut sides of garlic. Arrange in serving basket.
4. Cut tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick wedges. Peel, pit and cut avocado into 1/2 inch cubes.
5. In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, onion and half of the dressing; arrange on large plates. Top with tomatoes and avocado; spoon remaining dressing over top. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve with garlic toasts.
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