BLT Salad with Creamy Dijon Dressing and Garlic Herb Butter Croutons

BLT Salad with Creamy Dijon Dressing and Garlic Herb Butter Croutons

This recipe is a result of laziness. The first time I had it, we were short of salad fixin's in the fridge and I just didn't want to go shopping, so what went in the salad was just what was on hand. As compensation for lack of ingredients I just added a LOT of bacon! Besides the bacon, the homemade garlic and herb butter croutons are amazing in this salad and the creamy dijon dressing is just the perfect finishing touch.

We enjoyed this delicious salad with our Honey Dijon Glazed Chicken Breasts for one delicious dinner. It may not be the most complex of salads but it is still one of my all time favorites.

Serves 4

• 1 small head romaine lettuce, washed and dried
• 2 tomatoes, cut in wedges
• 6 radishes sliced (optional)
• 1/2 pound crisp cooked bacon
• Garlic and Herb Butter Croutons
• Creamy Dijon Dressing

Garlic and Herb Butter Croutons

• 6 slices day old bread, cubed
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Place the brad cubes on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes or until the cubes are golden brown and crispy. Toss them a couple of times during the baking time.

Combine the garlic and melted butter and garlic to a small saucepan and cook over low heat for just a few minutes until the garlic softens, then add the chopped herbs. Pour over the baked croutons and toss well.

Creamy Dijon Dressing

Creamy Dijon Dressing

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (get my homemade mayo recipe here)
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• pinch salt and pepper

Whisk all ingredients together well.