Servings: 4 as a main course or 6 as a side salad Ingredients for the BLT Salad: 12 oz sliced cooked bacon 1 to 2 cups croutons 1 lb 3 cups tomatoes (any kind), sliced 1 medium/large head of lettuce, chopped, rinsed, dried For the Creamy BLT Salad Dressing: 3 Tbsp mayo 4 Tbsp sour cream 1 large garlic clove, pressed 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives 1/8 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp sea salt, or to taste 1 to 2 Tbsp milk, or add to desired consistency
Make the dressing first to allow the flavors to meld. In a small bowl, combine 3 Tbsp mayo, 4 Tbsp sour cream,
pressed garlic clove, 1/4 cup chives, 1/8 tsp black pepper and 1/4 tsp salt (or season to taste).
Stir together then add 1 to 2 Tbsp milk, or add milk to desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and croutons.
Just before serving, drizzle with dressing (adding it to taste) and toss to combine.