5 Minute BLT Coleslaw Salad

This BLT Coleslaw Salad can be made in less than 5 minutes, including cooking the bacon. Made with coleslaw mix, dressing, tomato, parsley, bacon, and avocado.

With plenty of grilled meats like Ribeye Steak being served this time of year, it’s important to remember sides and vegetables. Our BBQ gatherings usually consist of plenty of meats, and at least a few types at that. To offset this, I’ve made an effort to bring at least one vegetable side to grill parties. Even better, this 5 Minute BLT Coleslaw Salad combines meat and veggies into one quick and easy side salad.

Vegetables make a great addition to any grill menu, and most of them can be grilled right alongside the meat. For a simple make-ahead recipe, coleslaw is the way to go. It’s a classic side that is synonymous with summer. The fresh, crisp, sweet and tangy flavors pair well with almost any meat.

How to Make a BLT Coleslaw Salad in 5 Minutes

Coleslaw salads are usually quick and only require mixing ingredients together. But what about cooking the bacon? A hack I’ve used recently is to microwave the slices. Place on a paper towel and cook on high for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the quantity and thickness of slices. Most of the grease is soaked up by the paper towels, and the bacon is cooked crisp. Another bonus is you won’t heat up your kitchen with the stove on a hot summer day.

While the bacon is in the microwave, mix the BLT Coleslaw Salad. To save even more time, use packaged coleslaw veggies, which usually consist of grated cabbage and carrots. Add in chopped tomatoes, avocado, coleslaw dressing, and cooked bacon pieces.

BLT’s are no longer limited to sandwiches with this quick and easy 5 Minute BLT Coleslaw Salad. It’s a unique pairing of flavors and textures to go with your grilled meats and summer gatherings, or top your hot dog sandwiches like what I did in my Bacon Wrapped Dogs recipe.

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5 Minute BLT Coleslaw Salad

Written by Matt | Plating Pixels

BLT Coleslaw Salad made in less than 5 minutes, with coleslaw mix, dressing, tomato, parsley, bacon and avocado.

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 102 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 4 slices bacon
• 16 ounce package coleslaw veggies
• 1 (13-ounce) jar coleslaw dressing
• 1 large Roma tomato diced
• 1 large avocado diced
• ⅛ cup chopped parsley

Instructions

 

• Place a few layers of paper towels on a large plate or microwave safe dish. Add bacon strips in a single layer, with space between. Cook on high 4-5 minutes, or until crisp. Pat tops with more paper towels to remove excess oil. Cool slightly, then chop.
• Meanwhile: In a large bowl, toss together coleslaw veggies and dressing until combined. Fold in tomato, avocado, parsley and cooked bacon. Serve immediately or store covered in fridge until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

5 Minute BLT Coleslaw Salad

Serving Size

 

0 g

Amount per Serving

Calories

102

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

8

g

12

%

Saturated Fat

 

2

g

13

%

Cholesterol

 

7

mg

2

%

Sodium

 

87

mg

4

%

Potassium

 

262

mg

7

%

Carbohydrates

 

5

g

2

%

Fiber

 

3

g

13

%

Sugar

 

2

g

2

%

Protein

 

2

g

4

%

Vitamin A

 

235

IU

5

%

Vitamin C

 

25.4

mg

31

%

Calcium

 

27

mg

3

%

Iron

 

0.5

mg

3

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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