Loaded BLT Chopped Salad

This BLT Salad is fully loaded with crunchy romaine lettuce, sweet tomatoes and fresh corn, salty bacon, rich and creamy avocado slices, chunks of cheddar cheese, crunchy croutons, and the perfect ranch dressing.

Even non-salad lovers are sure to enjoy the BLT Salad!

Loaded BLT Chopped Salad

BLT Recipes

I’ve said it before and it bears repeating, you just can’t go wrong with the classic flavors of a BLT. What’s not to love about bacon, lettuce, and tomato in pretty much any combination?

The answer is nothing. There’s nothing not to love here. I’ve eaten this BLT Salad for lunch three days in a row and I have no regrets about that. None at all.

You’ll want to save the Bacon Lover’s BLT Pasta Salad and the BLT Corn Salad to try soon as well.

In case you don’t already know it, I’m a wee bit of a salad lover. If you are struggling with making salads interesting, check out How To Eat A Salad Every Day for an abundance of new salad ideas!

And for even more inspiration, there are over 100 salad recipes here on the website. From main dishes to side dishes, there’s a salad for pretty much every possible occasion. (I don’t even try to pick a favorite anymore. There are too many awesome ones there!)

Chopped Salad Recipes

The beauty of a chopped salad is in the perfectly sized ingredients making everything bite-size and able to be easily stacked on a fork.

Chopping all the ingredients small delivers a terrific combination of flavors in every single bite.

For more great chopped salads, try the Bacon, Bleu Cheese, and Shrimp Chopped Salad, the Mediterranean Chopped Salad, and the Southwest Turkey Chopped Salad too!

BLT Summer Salad

BLT Salad Ingredients

  • bacon
  • romaine lettuce
  • cherry or grape tomatoes
  • fresh corn
  • avocado
  • cheddar cheese (optional)
  • fancy croutons or the alternative crunchy topping of your choice
  • Ranch Dressing 
Loaded BLT Chopped Salad is a hit with kids and adults!

BLT Salad Recipe

  1. Cook the bacon (on the stove or in the oven) until brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Roughly chop or break into small pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, corn, and bacon. Toss to combine and scoop into bowls. Add avocado and cheese, if desired.
  3. Drizzle with ranch and top with croutons just before serving.
Fully loaded BLT Salad adds up to a hearty summer dinner that everyone enjoys!

Love these salad recipes? Check out the eBook for How To Eat A Salad Every Day for more fantastic salad ideas, dressings, and tips to simplify your salad making! 

Fully loaded BLT Salad adds up to a hearty summer dinner that everyone enjoys!
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Loaded BLT Salad

This BLT Salad is fully loaded with crunchy romaine lettuce, sweet tomatoes and fresh corn, salty bacon, rich and creamy avocado slices, chunks of cheddar cheese, crunchy croutons, and the perfect ranch dressing.
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword BLT Chopped Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 494kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bacon
  • 8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 ear fresh corn on the cob, kernels removed OR approximately ¾ cup corn kernels, fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • OPTIONAL: ½ cup cheddar cheese, cut into thin matchsticks or shredded
  • ½ – ¾ cup fancy croutons or the alternative crunchy topping of your choice
  • Ranch Dressing homemade or store-bought

Instructions

  • Cook the bacon (on the stove or in the oven) until brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Roughly chop or break into small pieces.
  • In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, corn, and bacon. Toss to combine and scoop into bowls. Add avocado and cheese, if desired.
  • Drizzle with ranch and top with croutons just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 754mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7172IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
Bacon Lover's BLT Salad

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