MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – Fried bread cubes in a salad? Count us in! This dish is the classic BLT sandwich deconstructed into a fresh and satisfying salad.
INGREDIENTS
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1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
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½ cup Organicville Olive Oil & Balsamic Dressing, plus more for serving
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6 slices bacon
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6 oz. bread of choice, cubed
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1 avocado, diced
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4 cups spinach
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½ cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
DIRECTIONS
- Toss the tomatoes with Organicville Olive Oil & Balsamic Dressing. Set aside.
- Add bacon to a medium skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel lined plate. Leave the grease in the pan.
- Add bread to the pan with the bacon grease. Toss the bread over medium heat until golden brown and crispy.
- Crumble the bacon and toss with bread, avocado, spinach, basil and additional dressing, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
VARIATIONS
For gluten free: Use gluten free bread
Use ¼ cup olive oil mixed with ¼ cup balsamic vinegar in place of Organicville Olive Oil & Balsamic Dressing.
NUTRITION
Per Serving: Calories 420, Total Fat 28g (Saturated 28g, Trans 0g), Cholesterol 15mg, Sodium 460mg, Total Carbohydrate 33g (Dietary Fiber 6g, Total Sugars 7g, Includes 0g Added Sugars), Protein 11g, Vitamin D 0%, Calcium 8%, Iron 20%, Potassium 10%
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