BLT Caprese Salad

If you’re looking for a fresh spin on a BLT, how about a BLT salad?  Even better yet, a BLT Caprese Salad? Basically, take the T from the BLT, and mix with some olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper, then add fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze, and ahhh…a BLT Caprese Salad or Sandwich.

BLT Caprese Salad

BLT Salad Base:
8 slices bacon
6-8 cups chopped greens
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, chopped

Caprese Tomatoes:
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (I used grape size)
1-2 tablespoons fresh basil, thinly sliced
1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
8 oz. fresh mozzarella, cubed

1-2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

1. Cook the bacon until crisp, blot off grease, and crumble.

2. In a large bowl, combine the bacon, greens, red onion, and avocado.

3. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, olive oil, salt, pepper, and mozzarella. Toss to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes. Toss again. Add to the large bowl of salad greens.

4. Serve and drizzle balsamic glaze on top.

Serves 4 as a main dish, 6-8 as a side dish.

A fresh and delicious salad that combines all the goodness of a BLT and Caprese Salad.