BLT Chopped Salad with Corn, Feta & Avocado Recipe
A vibrant and fresh BLT Chopped Salad combining crisp butter lettuce, peppery arugula, sweet corn, creamy avocado, tangy feta cheese, and smoky bacon, all tossed in a zesty lime and olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups butter lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups fresh arugula, chopped
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, fried and crumbled
Dressing
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 tablespoon pepper
Instructions
- Chop the greens: Lay out the butter lettuce on a large cutting board and use a knife to chop it in different directions until it reaches your desired size. Chop the fresh arugula similarly and combine both in a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare salad ingredients: Quarter the grape tomatoes, chop the avocado, and add them along with the sweet corn to the bowl with greens.
- Fry and crumble bacon: Cook the thick-cut bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels, let cool slightly, then crumble into bite-size pieces.
- Make the dressing and toss salad: Add olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl with salad ingredients. Toss everything well to evenly coat with the dressing.
- Combine final ingredients and serve: Gently fold in the crumbled bacon and feta cheese. Divide the salad evenly onto two plates and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh sweet corn either cooked briefly or raw depending on sweetness preference.
- You can substitute butter lettuce with romaine or mixed greens if desired.
- Adjust the lime juice and olive oil quantities to taste for dressing.
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon or replace with smoked tempeh or tofu bacon.
- This salad is best served fresh and not stored for long to preserve lettuce crispness.
Keywords: BLT salad, chopped salad, bacon salad, feta avocado salad, corn salad, quick healthy salad
