BLT Chopped Salad with Avocado

Prep: 15 m ,   Ready In:  15 m

Recipe By: Stephanie Olson

Turn a classic sandwich into a healthy salad with this easy BLT-inspired recipe. Didn’t think a BLT could get any better? Add creamy avocado to punch up the flavor and texture.

Ingredients

• Dressing

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons buttermilk

• 1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese

• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

• 11/2 teaspoons lemon juice

• 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

• Avocado

• 6 cups of crunchy lettuce

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 firm ripe avocado, diced

• 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped

Directions

1. To prepare dressing: Combine mayonnaise, buttermilk, blue cheese, chives, lemon juice, Worcestershire, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir to combine.

2. To prepare salad: Add lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and bacon to the bowl and toss with the dressing. Serve immediately.