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BLT Salad With a Simple Mustard Vinaigrette

bacon lettuce and tomato salad with hard boiled eggs and vinaigrette, in a large bowl

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This well-balanced BLT salad makes a tasty lunch or hot weather dinner dish, and it’s a snap to throw together.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium tomatoes,quartered
  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens

Vinaigrette

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
  • 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Arrange the diced bacon in a skillet and place it over medium-low heat. cook until crisp, turning frequently. Remove the bacon to paper towels and reserve the drippings.
  2. Combine the tomato wedges, drained bacon, reserved bacon drippings, and mixed greens. Divide the salad evenly among four bowls. Place egg wedges in each bowl.
  3. In a blender, pulse the lemon juice, mustard, and vinegar with the minced garlic. With the blender running, add the olive oil through the top opening in a slow, steady stream. Taste and add salt, as desired.
  4. Sprinkle each salad lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. Drizzle vinaigrette over each salad or offer the dressing on the side.