Bacon and Tomato Chop Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
Another delicious salad courtesy of Peggy!
Ingredients
- 1 lemon, squeezed
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3/4 cup salad oil
- 12 oz. bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 2 romaine hearts, torn into small pieces
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup coarsely grated swiss or mozzarella cheese
- 2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons, optional
Directions
- In a small bowl combine juice of lemon, garlic and salt & pepper to taste. Add salad oil. Stir and let stand for 3 hours.
- In a skillet saute the bacon and drain on a paper towel.
- In a large salad bowl, combine romaine, tomatoes, cheeses, almonds and bacon.
- Toss with dressing and sprinkle with croutons if desired.