Food for thought: is a salad a deconstructed sandwich? And does that depend on whether there are croutons in the salad? We’re not sure, but we are sure that Club Sandwich Salad captures the classic craving-satisfying flavor of the namesake sandwich. The homemade croutons bring a toasty crunch of sandwich bread, while a refreshing bed of lettuce holds up savory luncheon meat, crispy bacon, and sharp, creamy cheese. All over everything is a tangy, succulent bacon dressing, just to make sure you don’t miss even a little of the beautiful bacon flavor. Join the club by diving into a Club Sandwich Salad!
Ingredients
For the bacon dressing:
- 1/4 cup milk, more or less to taste
- 1 drop liquid smoke
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic granules
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
For the club salad:
- 8 cups lettuce or greens of your choice
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 3 ounces deli ham, sliced and cut into strips
- 3 ounces deli turkey, sliced and cut into strips
- 3-4 ounces cheese, of your choice
- 1/4 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 slices white bread, lightly toasted
Directions
Step 1 –In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, add the milk, the liquid smoke, the garlic granules, the salt, and the black pepper, shaking to combine.
Step 2 –Add the mayonnaise and the sour cream to the milk mixture and shake again.
Step 3 –Add 1/4 cup of the bacon to the mayo mixture, shaking until completely mixed.
Step 4 –Chill for at least 15 minutes and up to overnight.
Step 5 –Divide the lettuce between two plates.
Step 6 –Place an even amount of the tomatoes, the ham, the turkey, the cheese, and the remaining bacon over each salad.
Step 7 –Cut the toasted bread into squares and lay them on each side of the salad.
Step 8 –Drizzle with the dressing and serve.