BLT Salad

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

ranch dressing

🥗Healthier: yogurt-based dressing

💰Cheaper: vinaigrette

Yogurt dressing is lighter and lower in calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Feta adds flavor with fewer calories.

avocado

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Hummus provides creaminess with fewer calories.

Cook the chicken thighs in the air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes, skin side up.

Prepare croutons by cutting sourdough bread into cubes, oiling with extra virgin olive oil, and seasoning with salt.

Mix together American mustard, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt for the dressing.

Cut cherry tomatoes in half and prepare avocado wedges, squeezing lemon juice on the avocado to prevent browning.

Add bacon to the air fryer with the chicken and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.

Assemble the salad by cutting cos lettuce into quarters and placing it on a platter.

Add avocado wedges and salted cherry tomatoes to the lettuce.

Chop the cooked chicken and bacon, then add to the salad along with the croutons.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix gently before serving.

Top with finely chopped basil.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens