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BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato) Salad
This delicious salad tastes just like a
BLT sandwich without the bread!
(Serves 4)
 Ingredients:
8 slices bacon
2 small heads Romaine lettuce or
1 head Iceberg lettuce
2 medium tomatoes
1 cup croutons
Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
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Fry the bacon slices in a large skillet over
medium high heat until crisp. Transfer
cooked bacon to paper towels to drain and cool.
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Wash and dry the lettuce, then chop or tear
into bite sized pieces. Place in large mixing or salad bowl.
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Cut the tomatoes in 1/2 inch dice. Add
to the lettuce.
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Crumble the cooled bacon slices and add to
the salad bowl. Toss lightly.
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Make the dressing: In a small bowl,
whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, green onion, mustard, lemon juice and
sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add dressing to the salad and toss to coat.
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Sprinkle over the croutons and serve
immediately.
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