BLTA Salad with Crispy Garlicky Croutons

BLTA Salad With Crispy Garlicky Croutons

Serves 4 / Time 30mins

4 pieces of bacon, cooked
2 roma tomatoes, cut up into bite size pieces
2 avocados 
½ loaf of French bread, sliced
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt
2 cloves garlic

1/ Place sliced bread on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil & 1 teaspoon of salt. Place in the oven on low broil. Broil until toasted to a nice medium brown. Remove from oven and rub the cloves of garlic on the warm toasted bread slices. Chop and set aside.

2/ Remove the kale stems and cut into strips. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Massage for a couple of minutes until the kale has softened.

3/ Mash the two avocados together with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Add avocado mixture to the kale and stir until combined.

4/ Add tomatoes, bacon pieces, and croutons and toss until combined. Serve as a main dish or a hearty side.