Jul 17 2026

Blt Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Romaine, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, yellow cheddar cheese tossed in homemade roasted garlic ranch | Make it an entrée - Add Salmon 4oz Cake +$8.00, Grilled Shrimp +$6.00 or Fried Chicken +$5.00

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and crumble the cooked bacon.

  2. 2

    Make the Roasted Garlic Ranch Dressing

    In a blender, combine 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of sour cream, 1/4 cup of milk, 2 cloves of roasted garlic, 1 tsp of lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese. Drizzle with the roasted garlic ranch dressing and toss to combine.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Divide the salad into serving bowls. Optionally, top with your choice of protein like a 4oz salmon cake, grilled shrimp, or fried chicken.

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