Description
This gorgeous BLT Platter Salad is a showstopper for picnics and potlucks and also makes a perfect summer weeknight meal. Arranging on a platter keeps the salad from wilting and picky eaters can build their perfect plate!
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 glove garlic, peeled
- juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Salad
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 10 ounces green, leafy salad greens
- 2 pints tomatoes in various sizes and colors (cocktail tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, plum tomatoes, some whole, some halved, some quartered)
- 1/2 cup cucumbers sliced and quartered
- 1/2 cup mini sweet bell peppers, seeded and sliced into rounds
- 5 radishes, quartered
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 avocados, seeded and diced
Instructions
- Combine dressing ingredients in a blender cup and blend until combined. Add 2-3 tablespoons of water, as needed, to thin the mixture to dressing consistency. Pour into a serving dish and chill until ready to serve.
- Meanwhile, arrange remaining salad ingredients on a large platter. Start by gently arranging salad greens in small piles on the platter. Then carefully tuck heavier ingredients like tomatoes and radishes in piles next to (but not on top of) the greens. Sprinkle additional ingredients onto platter in small groups. Be sure to leave enough space to add the bowl of dressing. Wait to add the avocado until just before serving.
Notes
Salad can be made up to 2 hours ahead — gently cover greens with wet paper towels and store in the refrigerator until time to serve.
Keywords: BLT platter salad, salad, summer salads, potluck, side dish