Description
Chopped BLT salad brings classic sandwich flavors into a refreshing bowl of crisp greens and zesty dressing. Bacon crumbles, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce create a delightful mix that satisfies sandwich cravings in a lighter, more versatile way.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) bacon
Vegetables:
- 1 heart of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 small tomatoes (or 1 large), diced
Bread and Condiments:
- 4 sub rolls or sandwich buns, split and toasted
- 2–4 tablespoons (30–60 milliliters) mayonnaise (to taste)
Instructions
- Render the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until achieving a perfect crisp texture, then transfer to paper towels to drain excess grease and cool completely.
- Finely chop the cooled bacon into delicate fragments while preparing a preparation surface with fresh, crisp lettuce and ripe tomatoes.
- Dice the lettuce and tomatoes into uniform, bite-sized pieces ensuring consistent texture throughout the sandwich filling.
- Incorporate the chopped bacon, lettuce, and tomato in a mixing vessel, gently folding in creamy mayonnaise to create a harmonious blend.
- Carefully split the sub rolls and place them cut-side down in a heated skillet or under a broiler, toasting until they develop a golden, slightly crunchy exterior.
- Generously pile the bacon, lettuce, and tomato mixture onto the warm, toasted rolls, allowing the ingredients to nestle perfectly within the bread’s embrace.
- Serve the sandwiches immediately to preserve the optimal temperature and textural contrast between the crisp bacon, fresh vegetables, and warm toasted bread.
Notes
- Customize bacon crispness by adjusting cooking time, ensuring it reaches your preferred texture without burning.
- Use thick-cut bacon for more substantial pieces and enhanced flavor profile in the chopped mixture.
- Select ripe, firm tomatoes to prevent excess moisture from making the sandwich soggy during preparation.
- Consider swapping mayo with Greek yogurt or avocado spread for lighter, healthier alternative dressing options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg