Copycat Firebirds BLT Salad

For my birthday we went to Firebirds. It's one of my favorite restaurants because they have my favorite salad....the BLT Salad. Its exactly what it sounds like...a taste explosion in your mouth. The concept is pretty simple...lettuce, tomatoes, and bacon with yummy ranch dressing. Sounds simple right? The secret is the ranch dressing. I consider myself a ranch dressing snob. My favorites: J Alexanders, O Charleys, Side Porch Steak House (local) and Firebirds. I also hate mayo and I know most people make ranch dressing with mayo. That's all fine and dandy as long as I cant tell.  When it comes to me making my own, I have to get creative.

Here is what you need to make it:

sour cream

ranch packet

water

green onions

garlic

garlic salt

pepper

parsley

Make the ranch dip by combing the tub of sour cream and ranch packet until mixed well. 

Take out a little and put into a different bowl. Thin just a bit with a few tablespoons of water. Stir to combine. Mince garlic and 1/2 green onion. Add pepper, garlic salt and parsley to taste. Set aside.

Fry a few pieces of bacon. Chop into small pieces.

Chop lettuce into small pieces. Add chopped tomatoes and bacon. 

Pour in dressing....only enough to cost each piece. You don not want this salad to be swimming in dressing! Sit back and enjoy!! Yum!!