BEST TOMATO RECIPE Heirloom BLT Salad This BLT salad has everything you love about the classic sandwich, but with a lighter, summery twist.Ingredients U.S. Metric Conversion chart 1 lemon 1/3 cup(s) low-fat buttermilk 2 tablespoon(s) light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon(s) snipped fresh chives 8 ounce(s) bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 slice(s) good-quality white bread, well toasted 1 tablespoon(s) cider vinegar 1 tablespoon(s) brown sugar 1 head(s) (about 8 ounces) Bibb or Boston lettuce, leaves separated 3 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced Directions From lemon, into small bowl, grate 1/2 teaspoon peel and squeeze 2 teaspoons juice. Whisk in buttermilk, mayonnaise, chives, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon on medium 9 to 14 minutes or until browned and crisp, stirring occasionally. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper-towel–lined plate. Cut each slice bread into 4 triangles; transfer to medium bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons bacon fat, tossing to coat. Discard remaining bacon fat. To same skillet, add vinegar and sugar. Cook 1 minute or until sugar dissolves and mixture is slightly reduced, stirring constantly. Return bacon to skillet, tossing and stirring to coat. Remove from heat. Arrange lettuce on serving platter. Top with bread and tomatoes. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve salad with dressing.
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 11:24:18 +0000
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