Description
This delicious turkey BLT salad recipe combines the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich with the light, refreshing textures of a healthy salad. Enjoy it as an entrée salad for lunch or dinner. This recipe serves 4 but easily scales down for a single serving.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
1 pound turkey bacon, cooked to preference, crumbled
1 head of red leaf lettuce, washed, bottom 2” of stems removed, gently torn
1/4 cup creamy sweet onion dressing
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 large carrots, sliced on the bias
1 avocado, sliced (optional)
1/4 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed (optional)
Flaky sea salt and fresh pepper
For the Dressing:
1/2 of 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup avocado oil, divided
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
Pure Liquid Monk Fruit Drops to taste (or raw honey)
Instructions
- Cook the Turkey Bacon: If you haven’t made the turkey bacon ahead of time, prepare it by your preferred cooking method (oven-baked turkey bacon is my favorite). Allow it to cool to the touch.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small pan over medium-low heat, sauté the onion and salt in 1 tablespoon of avocado oil until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the onions to a small glass bowl, add the remaining oil and ingredients and whisk until emulsified. (To save a step, stop here for a chunky dressing.) Pour the dressing into a small blender or food processor. Process about 30 seconds until smooth. Allow it to cool while you finish the bacon.
- Make the BLT Salad: In a large bowl, gently toss the greens with the salad dressing and dried herbs until evenly coated. Sprinkle the turkey bacon crumbles, carrots, and tomatoes on the salad and gently toss once more to combine.
- Serve and Garnish: Plate the salad and top each serving with ¼ of the avocado and 1 tablespoon chickpeas. Finish with flaky sea salt and a few spins of fresh pepper to taste.
Notes
- Substitute hard-boiled eggs for the turkey bacon for a vegetarian version.
- To make it vegan omit the turkey bacon and add a heaping tablespoon of hemp seeds for a complete, low-carb protein.
- See serving notes in the blog post above.
