Name: B.L.T. Salad with Basil Mayo Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Bacon - ½ pound; Mayonnaise - ½ cup; Red wine vinegar - 2 tablespoons; Finely chopped fresh basil - ¼ cup; French bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces - 4 slices; Salt - 1 teaspoon; Ground black pepper - 1 teaspoon; Canola oil - 1 tablespoon; Romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces - 1 pound; Cherry tomatoes, quartered - 1 pint

Ingredients for - B.L.T. Salad with Basil Mayo Dressing

1. Bacon ½ pound

2. Mayonnaise ½ cup

3. Red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons

4. Finely chopped fresh basil ¼ cup

5. French bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 4 slices

6. Salt 1 teaspoon

7. Ground black pepper 1 teaspoon

8. Canola oil 1 tablespoon

9. Romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces 1 pound

10. Cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 pint

How to cook deliciously - B.L.T. Salad with Basil Mayo Dressing

1 . Stage

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 . Stage

In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved bacon drippings, mayonnaise, vinegar and basil and let dressing stand, covered, at room temperature.

3 . Stage

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 . Stage

In a large bowl mix together the romaine, tomatoes, bacon and croutons. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.