BACON, LETTUCE AND TOMATO SALAD
Crisp bacon makes this salad a real winner. I use turkey bacon with good success. Please don't try to substitute those artificial bacon bits in this recipe, it just won't work.
Provided by Geema
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook bacon until it is crisp by your favorite method.
- Crumble, and set it aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings in a small bowl.
- Whisk together the reserved bacon drippings, mayonnaise, vinegar and basil and let dressing sit, covered, at room temperature while you finish making the salad.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, toss the bread pieces with the salt and pepper.
- Drizzle with the oil, and cook, stirring constantly, until the croutons are crisp and golden brown.
- In a large salad bowl mix together the romaine, tomatoes, bacon and croutons.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.8, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 1395.6, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 5, Protein 16.3
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