BLT Chopped Salad

With crumbled bacon, tangy blue cheese, and grilled corn, this BLT Chopped Salad makes a light but satisfying summer meal. Homemade ranch and croutons add flavor and texture you’ll love in every bite!

A Summer Salad that Satisfies!

On a hot summer day, I’m happy to sit down to a delicious salad for lunch or dinner. But it has to be really satisfying or I’ll end up hungry and browsing the fridge again. This BLT Chopped Salad is not only fresh and satisfying, it’s just a treat for the tastebuds. Crisp bacon, creamy avocado, tangy blue cheese, crunchy croutons and a homemade ranch dressing that’s out of this world. You’ll see. It’s so, so good.

There are, of course, ways to make this salad simpler. You can buy prepared bacon crumbles in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. You can always use a bottled ranch dressing and store-bought croutons. But. I promise you that every effort made for this salad is worth it. The flavors complement each other so well, your taste buds will thank you. And you’ll want to make this salad again and again.

How to Make a BLT Chopped Salad

First, if not using store-bought bacon crumbles, bake the bacon and let cool. Once cool, chop into small pieces or crumble with your hands. Next, make the homemade croutons and let cool. Then grill the corn. Next, prepare the homemade ranch dressing and set aside in the refrigerator.

Prep your vegetables by halving the cherry tomatoes and dicing the avocado. Then combine the lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, avocado and corn in a large bowl. Toss with ½ cup ranch dressing. Add blue cheese crumbles and croutons. Toss to distribute throughout the salad.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Can’t Get Enough Salads?

If you’re craving more salads, this Broccoli Salad is a summer must-have, and my Citrus Caesar Salad combines sweet-tart oranges and mellow parmesan for a zesty salad you’ll make again and again. This Cobb Salad Board makes dinner flexible and fun. And my Pesto Rice Salad does amazing things with leftover rice. Enjoy!

I hope you love this BLT Chopped Salad as much as we do! When you make it, be sure to snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see! I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share.