---
title: BLT Chopped Salad
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/blt-chopped-salad-65424063d4ae2bce30667de0
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 5 minutes
time required: 15 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Eggs
  - Wheat
tags:
  - New
  - Carb Conscious
  - Easy Cleanup
  - Quick
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 1000
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the combination, especially the black beans and bacon. Some found the dressing flavorful, while others wanted more zest.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and simple to make, though a few noted it took longer than the stated 15 minutes.
image: "data/recipes/blt-chopped-salad.jpg"
---

Wash and dry all produce.

Heat a #medium pan{} over medium-high heat. Using kitchen shears, cut @bacon{6%strips} into bite-size pieces directly into pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy ~{4%minutes}. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate.

Drain and rinse @black beans{1%can}. Trim and thinly slice @scallions{3%stalks}, separating whites from greens.

In a #large bowl{}, combine beans, scallion whites, half the @garlic powder{½%tsp}, a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp}, salt, and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap; microwave until beans are warmed through ~{2%minutes}.

Meanwhile, trim and discard root end from @baby lettuce{1%package}; roughly chop. Dice @tomato{1%medium} into ½-inch pieces.

In a #small bowl{}, combine @sour cream{¼%cup}, @mayonnaise{2%tbsp}, remaining garlic powder, a drizzle of @olive oil{1%tsp}, and as much @hot sauce{¼%tsp} as you like. Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.

To bowl with bean mixture, add lettuce, tomato, bacon, and half the @mexican cheese blend{½%cup}. Drizzle with as much dressing as you like; toss to combine.

Divide salad between shallow bowls and garnish with scallion greens, @croutons{¼%cup} (lightly crush in package first), and remaining mexican cheese blend. Serve.