Description

This hearty BLT bread salad combines crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy romaine with chunks of garlic-toasted bread, topped with a poached egg and a tangy mustard vinaigrette.

Ingredients

Scale

2 rolls or 2 fist-sized hunks of crusty bread
1 clove garlic
2-3 slices bacon, thick-sliced if possible
1 shallot, minced
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. olive oil, plus more for toasting bread
1 ripe tomato, chopped
1 avocado, diced
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
2 eggs
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. Dijon mustard

Instructions

Preheat broiler, grill, or toaster oven. Cut hunks of bread in half, or so there is some large non-crust surface on each piece. Brush or drizzle with olive oil and broil/grill/toast until golden brown and crispy. Rub the toasted bread with the cut side of a garlic clove.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Once cool, chop into bite-sized pieces.
Bring a small pot of water to a simmer. Add a splash of vinegar and poach the eggs until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 3-4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the minced shallot, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, chopped tomato, diced avocado, and bacon pieces. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss to coat evenly.
Add the toasted bread chunks to the salad and gently toss again.
Divide the salad between plates and top each with a poached egg. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and add roasted chickpeas for extra protein. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, but note that the bread may become soggy. Use day-old bread for the best texture when toasting.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 650
Fat: 30
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 8
Protein: 15
Cholesterol: 210