Loaded BLT Salad Bacon Avocado (Printable Version)

Crisp bacon, romaine, tomatoes, corn, and creamy avocado combine in this vibrant, flavorful salad.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 lb bacon
02 - 8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
03 - 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 ear fresh corn on the cob, kernels removed, or approximately ¾ cup fresh, canned, or thawed frozen corn kernels
05 - 1 avocado, sliced
06 - OPTIONAL: ½ cup cheddar cheese, cut into thin matchsticks or shredded
07 - ½–¾ cup croutons or alternative crunchy topping of your choice
08 - Ranch dressing, homemade or store-bought

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Cook bacon on the stove or in the oven until brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and roughly chop or break into small pieces.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, and bacon. Toss gently to combine.
03 - Scoop the salad into bowls, add avocado slices and cheese if desired. Drizzle with ranch dressing and top with croutons just before serving.