Crispy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy-fried bacon and homemade croutons are tossed with a creamy, tangy, fresh basil infused dressing in this satisfying salad!
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
440 Calories
Recipe Instructions
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.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ pound bacon
1 tablespoon canola oil
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
4 slices French bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 pound romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
