I've been going to the gym and trying to eat a lot healthier. That's one of the reasons there hasn't been too many baked goods on the blog lately. I'm trying to eat a salad at lunch and dinner with whatever I'm having, just to bulk up. I had all the ingredients for a BLT sandwich the other day but knew I couldn't possibly fit all the lettuce I usually eat in one sitting on one tiny bit of bread so decided to throw it all in a bowl.
I didn't want to make croutons nor have too many carbs so toasted just one slice of bread and chopped that up and tossed through the salad. It was a nice way to eat that BLT combination, which is such a favourite with so many people.
BLT Salad
- bacon, grilled, microwaved or fried
- tomato, chopped
- lettuce leaves, torn
- bread, toasted
- vinaigrette or salad dressing of your choice
- Toss bacon and salad ingredients into a bowl.
- Chop toasted bread into squares and toss through salad.
- Top with chopped, cooked bacon and salad dressing. Toss.
- More salad ingredients or nuts can also be added like pecans, walnuts, pinenuts.
Lovely salad and a great way to enjoy a BLT without indulging in too much bread! I'll be making myself one of these!
ReplyDeleteNow why have I never made this for myself? I think I know what lunch is going to be tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteI bought bacon last week with the intention of making a BLT but it never happened. There's always tomorrow though!
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Yum! That sounds great! I do something similar in summer - I add boiled eggs and some olives {don't like anchovies, but like the saltiness....}. This would be a great lunch with the protein and the carbs and the salad. I have just added that to my list of sugar free lunches! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks also for linking in with #teamfriday... really appreciate your support. Am starting to wonder when we can meet, I bet we would have some great recipes to swap {and other things to natter about as well!}
Looks good. Please come share at the Anything Goes Bacon Time linky that will start at 6 AM PT today.
ReplyDeleteSounds yummy -- a "sandwich" without the bread is a perfect lunch in my low carb book! Great idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great salad! How are you recipes for the next round of your competition going? :)
ReplyDeleteGood recipe, and a little bacon can go a long way, so too with bread. I love a huge salad for lunch, like to feel I am eating a hearty meal and the more veggies the better.
ReplyDeleteI like using a little bacon for flavor. Thanks for sharing this delicious salad on foodie friday.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious idea! Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
ReplyDelete--Trish