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BLT Side Salad

BLT Side Salad

with Croutons, Ranch Dressing and Baby Plum Tomatoes | Perfect for sharing

4.5(70)Review Summary

Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 31, 2026

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Calories

:

318 kcal

Protein

:

9.7g protein

Total

:

30 minutes

Difficulty

:

Easy

Allergens:

Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Egg
Mustard

The classic combination of bacon, lettuce and tomatoes in a tasty salad, elevated with ranch dressing and crispy croutons.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit(s)

Ciabatta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

60 grams

British Smoked Bacon Lardons

1 unit(s)

Baby Gem Lettuce

125 grams

Baby Plum Tomatoes

1 bunch(es)

Chives

60 grams

Ranch Dressing

(Contains: Milk, Egg, Mustard)

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)1330 kJ

Energy (kcal)318 kcal

Fat20.8 g

of which saturates3.8 g

Carbohydrate24 g

of which sugars3.3 g

Protein9.7 g

Salt1.6 g

Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

•Baking Tray

•Bowl

•Pan

Instructions

Make your Croutons

1

a) Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Tear the ciabatta into roughly 2cm chunks.

b) Pop the ciabatta onto a baking tray in a single layer. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat well.

c) Bake the croutons on the middle shelf until golden, 8-10 mins, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool, 5-10 mins.

Bring on the Bacon

2

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the bacon lardons. Stir-fry until golden, 4-5 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook bacon thoroughly.

b) Once cooked, transfer to a medium bowl and allow to cool, 5-10 mins.

c) Meanwhile, trim the baby gem lettuce, halve lengthways, then thinly slice.

d) Halve the baby plum tomatoes. Finely chop the chives (use scissors if easier).

Finish and Serve

3

a) Once the bacon has cooled, add the ranch dressing, croutons, chopped baby plum tomatoes, sliced baby gem lettuce and half the chives to the bowl of bacon, then toss to fully coat in the dressing.

b) Transfer the dressed salad into your serving dish and sprinkle over the remaining chives to finish.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026

Flavour: Delicious toppings and overall tasty, though some found the baby gem lettuce bitter.
Ease of prep: Easy to make and assemble, with simple instructions for a quick side dish.
Suggestions: Keep croutons separate until serving to maintain crispness. Consider substituting spinach or lamb's lettuce for baby gem.

AI-generated from customer reviews

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