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BLT Salad with Buttermilk-Parmesan Dressing and Buttery Croutons

Source of Recipe


Southern Living



List of Ingredients



• 2½ cups cubed white bread
  
• 3 Tbsp butter, melted
  
• 1 tsp kosher salt
  
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  
• 1 Tbsp minced shallot
  
• ¼ cup cider vinegar
  
• ½ cup buttermilk
  
• ¾ cup mayonnaise
  
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  
• ½ tsp kosher salt
  
• â…› tsp sugar
  
• 12 ounces romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
  
• 1½ pounds assorted fresh tomatoes, sliced
  
• 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
  
• Flat-leaf parsley and torn basil leaves to garnish
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
   
   
2. Prepare croutons:
   Toss together bread, melted butter, salt and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Place on a baking sheet, and bake 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from oven, and set aside.
   
   
3. Prepare dressing:
   Combine shallot and vinegar in a medium mixing bowl, and let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk in buttermilk and next 5 ingredients.
   
   
4. Make salad:
   Arrange romaine lettuce hearts onto a serving platter. Top with sliced tomatoes and chopped bacon, and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of dressing. Add croutons, parsley, and basil. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.
   
   Serves 6