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BLT Salad on a Stick with homemade avocado dressing

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BLT Salad on a stick~Turn a classic into a salad, put it on a skewer and you have the perfect party appetizer. Bring these to your next backyard bbq!

BLT Salad skewers on a cutting board with Avocado dressing for dipping.

BLT Salad on a Stick

There is a very special day this month, do you know what it is? It's a National Day, people. It's very exciting. And this BLT Salad on a Stick recipe is going to be the perfect way to celebrate.

Do you have any idea how they come up with National Days? I mean, some of them are obvious and world wide recognized, like our major holidays. But where and how do they come up with this stuff? Pretty much every day has a theme, if you just look into it. And who? Who thinks of this stuff? That would be a pretty cool job.

Board of Salad skewers that include lettuce, bacon, tomato, and onion, drizzled with avocado dressing.

On March 28, it's National Something on a Stick Day! How fun is that? I wonder how many meals I can make on a stick? My kids are going to love it! In honor of National Something on a Stick Day, I bring you.... BLT Salad on a Stick with Homemade Avocado Dressing.

Besides celebrating a national day with your food (we all need a reason to celebrate, right?), I do think this recipe is perfect for any upcoming backyard BBQ or party you might have. It's the perfect party appetizer! No eating utensils needed, no dishes!! Brilliant, right?

Hand holding a BLT salad on a stick.

The avocado dressing is what puts this dish over the top.

One of my favorite cookbooks right now is Mark Bittman's "Kitchen Express". The inspiration for this salad dressing comes from there. I love this book because it's divided into seasons. I love cooking seasonally. Also, as the name suggests, all the recipes come together really fast.

Here's what you need:

  • wooden skewers
  • cooked bacon (keep it on the softer side, crispy bacon will crumble)
  • Bibb lettuce
  • colored grape tomatoes
  • red onion
  • avocado
  • olive oil
  • fresh basil
  • limes
  • garlic
  • salt and pepper

What to do:

  • Thread the skewers~Starting with a tomato and ending with a tomato keeps things secure. You can put the ingredients on in any order you like. Bibb lettuce folds nicely, I usually take a leaf and fold it twice.
  • Make the Dressing~Place avocado, olive oil, basil, juice of the limes, and garlic in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. This makes a thicker dressing. Add water to thin it out to your desired consistency.

I hope you enjoy this BLT Salad on a Stick. Need some more ideas? How about French toast on a stick? Crepes on a stick? Fruit skewers? Good ole' Kebabs, steak, chicken or vegetables! I'd love to hear your ideas as well!

blt salad on a stick

BLT Salad on a Stick

Creamy homemad avocado dressing drizzled over crisp butter lettuce, salty bacon, and sweet juicy grape tomatoes. All on a skewer for the perfect party appetizer
4.80 from 5 votes
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 238kcal
Author: Chellie Schmitz

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pkg bacon cooked, not crispy
  • 1 pint of multi colored cherry tomatoes
  • 1 head of Bibb lettuce also known as Boston or butter
  • 1 red onion cut in chunks
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
  • Juice from 1 lime or more if desired
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Thread the skewers with the bacon, lettuce, tomato and onion
  • Puree the avocado, basil, garlic, lime juice, olive oil in a blender or food processor.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the skewers, or keep it on the side for dipping.

Notes

For a thinner dressing, add water until desired consistency

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 876IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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Chellie is the creator of Art From My Table, where her passion for delicious food and gathering with loved ones comes together. She believes anyone can cook a great meal, it doesn't have to be complicated or stressful. Her recipes and food photography have been featured in many publications including Buzzfeed, Southern Living, Today Food, and Fitness magazine. Read more...

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  1. Susan

    I just finished my dinner but these look so good that I'm suddenly hungry! Congrats, you're featured this week at the #ThisIsHowWeRoll Link Party on Organized 31.

  2. Jamie

    5 stars
    Yum - what a great brunch idea for friends! I love it!

  3. chellie

    My pleasure, thanks for the great party!

  4. Karly

    These skewers are a great serving idea! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!

  5. Helen Fern

    Pinned! I'm having this at my next barbeque!

  6. chellie

    Aww! Thanks Karren! And I am honored to be featured!

  7. Karren Haller

    4 stars
    Your Blt on a Stick is definitely a reflection of the cute blog name!!!
    Thank you for sharing on the #OMHGFF this week!! I will be featuring this idea with my readers next week, so please stop by and share you latests ideas!!

    Hope you have a great weekend!
    Karren

  8. chellie

    You bet! Thanks for looking. 😉

  9. Barbara Huber

    Oh my! These look wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

  10. chellie

    LOL, that's funny! I hope this round works better for you. I used a good size piece of lettuce and folded it so you could still get it in a bite, but big enough to stay on the stick.

  11. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled

    Love this idea! I once tried something similar and then my guests couldn't get the salad bits off the skewer! LOL. I'll have to try it again as I clearly did something wrong! Visiting from Create It Thursday.

  12. chellie

    Thanks! I love that there is no forks and no clean up! 🙂

  13. chellie

    Thank you Kathleen!

  14. Kathleen

    Oh my gosh! This is fantastic! I love it. Tasty and pretty. The perfect food. Pinning this so I can make it later.

  15. Easy Peasy Life Matters

    Love, love, love this recipe!! It is sooooo fun!!! 🙂 Pinned!

  16. chellie

    Lori, I'm sure you're just great in the kitchen. Thank you though! I always smile when I see you come through my fb feed. You make me smile, The love of Jesus is just written all over your face. 🙂 Thanks for coming by and all your encouragement!

  17. Lori Schumaker

    5 stars
    These look awesome, Chellie! I'm so glad we were both on a thread together! I haven't stopped by for awhile, but am reminded I need to! Even though God decided to pass right on by me in the kitchen giftings, your recipes always motivate me to try! 🙂 I pinned this one, too, and am going to schedule it for facebook!

    Blessings and smiles,
    Lori

  18. Erin - Suburban Simplicity

    What a great summery appetizer. Lite, but tasty. I love the addition of avocado dressing...everything tastes better with the little avocado!