BLC Salad
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No that isn’t a typo. I really did mean BLC. Bacon. Lettuce, or romaine to be specific. Cheese and chicken. NO tomatoes. They’re not allowed anywhere near my salads. Or any food for that matter.
Today I made a delicious salad. Those words rarely belong in the same sentence but on occasion they truly do. I just happened to have ingredients that needed to be used. It was clearly meant to be! I actually made a similar salad many summers ago and have been meaning to recreate it, but well… you know how that goes. Life goes on and you forget. Other things get in the way. Sometimes those other things are more delicious food. Sometimes it’s kids making a mess, including on your walls with crayons. It happens.
Today everything came together. Maybe not the weather. But the planets had aligned for me to make this salad. Ingredients and sleeping or behaving children!
If you like bacon, cheese and chicken this is a must make. And really, who doesn’t like bacon? Or Cheese? Or even chicken? It’s simple and tasty. Okay it takes a bit of prep time but not an insane amount. A totally reasonable amount considering what goes into this salad. I don’t care if you claim to not like salads. You’ll like this one. And you know what, you could even turn this into a wrap if you so choose! But DO make it a wrap with all of the ingredients… romaine and all! I’ll have to dig through my pantry and see if I have a leftover wrap. If I do – that’s absolutely how I’ll be eating the rest of this salad.
BLC Salad
Ingredients
- 2 romaine hearts chopped
- 1/2 C Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 chicken breast
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Croutons
- Salad dressing ex. light Italian
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by trimming away any fat and pounding it down into an even thickness. Sprinkle one side of breast with pepper and salt. Heat a large skillet with 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. When skillet is warm, place chicken seasoned side down into pan. Immediately sprinkle unseasoned side with pepper and salt. Cover with a splatter screen or lid. Cook for approximately 3 minutes before checking and flipping. Cook for an additional 3 minutes. Slice through and check that it has cooked through. Transfer to a plate to cool in the fridge.
- Use the same warm pan for your bacon. Cook on one side for 1-2 minutes before flipping and cooking an additional 1-2 minutes. Cook time may vary. Adjust per your liking. Repeat process with any remaining bacon strips. Pat with paper towels to remove excess grease. Chop into small to medium sized pieces.
- Gather all ingredients: chopped bacon, chopped romain, shredded cheese, croutons, cooled chicken and dressing if desired. Slice chicken into bite size pieces. In a large bowl, toss all ingredients together (reserving the dressing). Divide among plates or bowls, topping off with desired dressing and enjoy.
Notes
What do you have against tomatoes!?! :-) I’m not going to lie, though, I think you have a great meal with this recipe.
I really just don’t like them. I’m allowed lol. The rest of the salad totally makes up for it right? :) For a crowd I’d definitely add in cherry tomatoes, just never for me personally.
Ah, tomatoes. I love them, but Hubby says he can’t tell if they’re coming or going. Refuses to eat them as well. This is a salad he’d smile at and agree with. I’ll be giving it a try on him. Many thanks!
usually I made my salad with tomato and onion , I love the combination of that 2 =)
Yes, you are allowed to not like tomatoes, there’s just more for the rest of us! Actually I like them on everything except pizza, can’t stand them! This salad looks delicious just the way it is!
Tiffany – I’m totally okay with others getting my portion of tomatoes. There is bound to be something others don’t want that I can have their portion of in exchange ;)
My hubby would agree with you on tomato part..he is always picking them off:)) Your salad look fantastic..I love the ingredients!!!
I looove tomatoes! Half of my garden is tomatoes. :)
I love this salad… especially the bacon bit! ;-)
Even though I love tomatoes, this version sounds really satisfying too. I’d love if you’d consider entering this in the Get Grillin’ & summer bbq event I’m hosting right now (it’s side dish week).
This looks yummy, but yeah, I’d be tossing in the tomatoes, too :) Nothing like a good salad for the summer!
You’re allowed :)
I like tomatoes, but in my opinion bacon > tomatoes always!
My sister used to hate tomatoes and just recently decided she loved them. Maybe one day you will convert:-)
Salad ingredients are a matter of taste and I like that this is not loaded down with a lot of veggies and makes for a meal. Thanks for sharing.
Looks delish! Although I would throw tomatoes all over it! :)
A delicious salad is a thing of beauty. If i have the right combo of cheese, lettuce, little meat, and TOMATOES then I’m not even tempted to add croutons. Then I can have a cookie for dessert :]
Totally not a tomato person, so the “C” sub is perfect!!
What a fun Salad!
What a tasty looking salad! I also hate it when I want to make something and time goes on and I completely forget!
Now that is my kind of salad. Yum! Pass the ranch dressing!
I always put tomatoes on the side b/c people have such strong opinions about the poor things! lol Yummy salad!
Aww that’s so kind of you ;) Not everyone thinks of things like that lol
What a yummy salad! I don’t think it even needs tomatoes :)
sounds like a great salad!
I recently made BLT salads…next time I’m adding chicken! Yum!
oh thank goodness! someone else who dislikes tomatoes as much as i do! this salad sounds yummy. i think i am going to try it with a honey mustard dressing.
This, is, a must make!
Finally!! Someone like me! I hate (uncooked) tomatoes! They are not allowed anyone near my salads and I love the crazy looks when I ask for a BL… No one gets it. >.<!
I totally understand – we could be no tomato buddies at restaurants :)