B.L.T. Salad with Basil Mayo Dressing |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Tangy, crunchy salad with all the things you love about the wonderful B.L.T. sandwich! You will make this again and again! Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved bacon drippings, mayonnaise, vinegar and basil and let dressing stand, covered, at room temperature.
3. 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.
4. In a large bowl mix together the romaine, tomatoes, bacon and croutons. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
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