Zesty Lime BLT Salad with Avocado Recipe
A refreshing and zesty BLT salad featuring crisp butter lettuce, peppery arugula, juicy grape tomatoes, sweet corn, creamy avocado, tangy feta cheese, and savory crispy bacon, all tossed in a lime-infused olive oil dressing. Perfect for a light and flavorful meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Greens
- 2 cups chopped butter lettuce
- 2 cups chopped arugula leaves
Vegetables & Fruits
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut into quarters
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1 avocado, diced
Proteins & Cheese
- 4 slices thick bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
Dressing & Seasoning
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the Lettuce and Arugula: Lay the butter lettuce and arugula leaves on a large cutting board. Using a sharp knife, chop them roughly by running the knife through the greens in multiple directions until the pieces reach your desired texture. This technique provides a nice, uniform chop for the greens.
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped butter lettuce and arugula with quartered grape tomatoes, sweet corn kernels, and diced avocado. Toss gently to evenly mix all the vegetables together.
- Season and Dress the Salad: Add salt, black pepper, olive oil, and freshly squeezed lime juice to the bowl with the salad mixture. Toss everything well to ensure all vegetables are coated evenly with the dressing. An extra toss helps the bright lime and olive oil flavors reach every bite.
- Add Bacon and Feta, Then Serve: Gently fold in the cooked and crumbled bacon along with the crumbled feta cheese into the dressed salad. Divide the salad evenly between two plates and serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavor.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or substitute with smoked tempeh or crispy mushrooms.
- You can substitute feta cheese with goat cheese or your preferred crumbly cheese.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor; bottled lime juice may alter the taste.
- Cook bacon until crispy for best texture contrast in the salad.
- This salad is best served immediately to maintain freshness and prevent sogginess.
Keywords: BLT salad, lime salad, avocado salad, bacon salad, feta cheese salad, fresh summer salad, butter lettuce, arugula, zesty dressing
