B.l.t. Salad With Basil Mayo Dressing

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 pound bacon
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
• 4 slices french bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 pound romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. drain, crumble and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
• in a small bowl, whisk together the reserved bacon drippings, mayonnaise, vinegar and basil and let dressing stand, covered, at room temperature.
• in a large skillet over medium heat, toss the bread pieces with the salt and pepper. drizzle with the oil, continue tossing and cook over medium-low heat until golden brown.
• in a large bowl mix together the romaine, tomatoes, bacon and croutons. pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.