Tangy, crunchy salad with all the things you love about the wonderful B.L.T. sandwich! You will make this again and again!
Ingredients
- ½ pound bacon
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ 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
Step 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.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved bacon drippings, mayonnaise, vinegar and basil and let dressing stand, covered, at room temperature.
Step 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.
Step 4
In a large bowl mix together the romaine, tomatoes, bacon and croutons. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 440 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat34g | 44% |
Saturated Fat6g | 32% |
Cholesterol31mg | 10% |
Sodium1344mg | 58% |
Total Carbohydrate23g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 14% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein12g | |
Vitamin C42mg | 211% |
Calcium63mg | 5% |
Iron3mg | 16% |
Potassium608mg | 13% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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