BLT Salad

For those of us who occasionally like to have a sandwich that is not really a sandwich! Here is a delicious BLT salad idea with two different dressing options.

Salad ingredients for 4 servings

• 10 oz. mixed greens or baby spinach - use whatever you have on hand--I used romaine lettuce, this time
• ½ cup shredded low fat Swiss cheese
• 1 cup cherry tomato halves
• ½ cup thinly sliced red onion rings
• 4 slices cooked turkey bacon, cut into ½” pieces
• ⅓ cup toasted rye or pumpernickel bread cubes - or, try with sunflower seeds instead!
• Optional: thinly sliced avocado and/or hard boiled eggs

Salad with Dressing #1

Dressing ingredients

#1 - this is my preferred option, although the second dressing is yummy, too

• ½ cup low fat mayo
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil - I subbed 2 tablespoons dried basil, although fresh basil is much better

#2

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions 

Toss greens with cheese, tomatoes, and onions. Spoon onto 4 plates; sprinkle with bacon, bread cubes, and optional toppings.

To prepare dressing, choose one, and combine all ingredients in a glass jar; shake vigorously. Serve dressing with salad.

Let me know if you have any questions!