Ultimate BLT Salad

Ingredients

Steps

• 1

  When ready to cook, start the Traeger according to grill instructions. Set the temperature to 375 degrees F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.

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• 2

  Place bacon lardons (slab bacon cut into matchsticks about 1/2 inch thick by 1 inch long) in a cast iron pan and place directly on the grill grate. Cook for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally until fat is rendered and lardons are crispy. Drain and discard fat, and set lardons aside.

  Grill: 375 ˚F

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  Ingredients

  • 8 Ounce Bacon, lardons

• 3

  Cut French bread into 1-inch cubes and toss with melted butter. Season with salt and pepper and spread out on a sheet tray. Place directly on the grill grate and cook 10-15 minutes or until bread is crisp and lightly browned.

  Grill: 375 ˚F

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  Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French country bread

  • 3 Tablespoon Butter, unsalted

  • 1 Teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 Teaspoon ground black pepper

• 4

  In a small bowl combine shallot and vinegar and let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk in buttermilk to emulsify. Add mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, salt, sugar and pepper and mix well. Set aside.

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  Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon finely chopped shallot

  • 1/4 Cup apple cider vinegar

  • 1/2 Cup buttermilk

  • 3/4 Cup mayonnaise

  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese

  • 1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/8 Teaspoon sugar

  • 1/4 Teaspoon black pepper

• 5

  In a large bowl toss together lettuce, tomatoes (cut into wedges), bacon and croutons. Add dressing and toss to coat.

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  Ingredients

  • 2 romaine lettuce heart

  • 4 heirloom tomato

• 6

  Place on a serving platter and grate additional parmesan cheese over the top if desired. Enjoy!

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