π Who says salads can’t be exciting? Get ready to revolutionize your lunch game with our mind-blowing BLT Perogy Salad! This isn’t your ordinary salad β it’s a flavor-packed celebration that’ll make you the star of any summer gathering!
Imagine this: Golden-crispy perogies (yes, we said crispy!) nestled on a bed of garden-fresh lettuce, topped with perfectly crispy bacon bits, and drizzled with our signature homemade ranch dressing. It’s everything you love about a classic BLT sandwich, reimagined into an Instagram-worthy dish that’ll have everyone asking for the recipe!
Our game-changing homemade ranch dressing? It’s a creamy dream come true! Made with fresh herbs, tangy buttermilk, and a perfect blend of seasonings, this isn’t your ordinary store-bought ranch β it’s liquid gold that’ll make you want to lick your plate clean!
π₯ Why You’ll Be Obsessed:
– The perfect blend of hot and cold elements
– Restaurant-quality ranch dressing made in your kitchen
– A show-stopping dish for potlucks and picnics
– Satisfying enough for dinner, light enough for lunch
– Ready in just 20 minutes!
1. To prepare dressing: In a large bowl, whisk all ingredients together until creamy. Season with salt and pepper and place in refrigerator to keep cold until ready to serve.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add perogies and cook stirring occasionally for 6 mins, drain and set aside.
3. In a large non-stick pan, cook bacon over medium heat until golden and crispy. 4-5 mins. Remove from pan and set aside.
4. Place pan back on medium heat with bacon oil. Add perogies and fry until golden 2-3 mins per side.
5. On large platter, add lettuce, tomatoes and top with perogies. Drizzle with bacon pieces and ranch dressing. [Ingredients]:
1 bag of Holy Perogy!β’
8 Strips thick cut bacon (roughly chopped)
4 cup Leaf lettuce (chopped)
1 Large tomato (cut in 8 wedges) [Ranch Dressing Ingredients]:
Β½ cup sour cream
Β½ cup buttermilk
ΒΌ cup quality mayonnaise
1 tsp. fresh dill (finely chopped)
1 tsp. fresh chives (finely chopped)
Β½ tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
π‘ Pro Tips:
– Cook your bacon until extra crispy for maximum crunch
– Make extra ranch dressing β it’s amazing on everything!
– For best results, serve while perogies are still warm
– Choose the freshest lettuce for that perfect crisp
β Perfect for: Summer parties, lunch gatherings, light dinners
β° Prep Time: 10 minutes
π³ Cook Time: 10 minutes
π©βπ³ Skill Level: Easy
π½οΈ Servings: 4
π‘οΈ Temperature Tip: Serve immediately while perogies are warm and lettuce is cool!
β¨ Entertaining Tip: Set up a DIY BLT Perogy Bar! Arrange toppings separately and let guests build their own masterpieces. It’s a conversation starter that’ll make you the host of the year!
π Make-Ahead Magic: The ranch dressing can be made up to 3 days ahead β it gets even better as the flavors meld!