BLT Salad with Avocado

Name: BLT Salad with Avocado (Low-Carb)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 slices lean center cut bacon (cooked and chopped); 4 Roma tomatoes (chopped); 1/4 cup light mayonnaise (I use Hellman's); 1/8 tsp kosher salt; fresh black pepper (to taste); 6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce; 4 oz 1 medium hass avocado, diced

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BLT Salad with Avocado is a low-carb reinvention of the classic sandwich, combining crispy bacon, fresh romaine, ripe tomatoes, and creamy avocado with a tangy tomato-mayo dressing.

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Total

15 min

Servings

4

Recipe Source

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From Skinnytaste

Ingredients

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12 slices lean center cut bacon (cooked and chopped)
4 Roma tomatoes (chopped)
1/4 cup light mayonnaise (I use Hellman's)
1/8 tsp kosher salt
fresh black pepper (to taste)
6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
4 oz 1 medium hass avocado, diced

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Instructions

1
In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes with the mayonnaise, and season with a little salt and fresh cracked pepper. Set aside for about 10 minutes to let the tomatoes release their juices as this will be the "dressing" to your salad.
2
To serve, divide the chopped lettuce and tomatoes onto 4 plates, then top each with diced avocado, chopped bacon and tomato mixture.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Let the tomato-mayo mixture rest for 10 minutes so the tomatoes release their juices—this becomes your salad dressing and adds depth of flavor.
Cook bacon until very crispy, then chop while still warm so it holds its texture and flavor when tossed with the salad.
Dice the avocado last and assemble immediately before serving to prevent browning and maintain a creamy texture.
Use light mayonnaise as specified to balance the richness of bacon and avocado without overwhelming the fresh lettuce.

Substitutions

light mayonnaise → Greek yogurt (creamier, tangier dressing)
Romaine lettuce → butter lettuce or iceberg (milder flavor, similar crunch)
Hass avocado → Fuerte avocado (slightly less creamy but still rich)
center cut bacon → turkey bacon (leaner, lighter option)

Storage & make-ahead

Store dressed and undressed components separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days; assemble just before eating to keep lettuce crisp.

Common Questions

Can I make this salad ahead of time?

Assemble the lettuce and toppings separately, then combine just before serving to prevent the greens from wilting. The tomato-mayo mixture can be prepared up to 2 hours in advance.