Marilyn's Special Salad

Hearty and simple. A splash of lemon juice and garlic dress the romaine, bacon, tomatoes and two kinds of cheese in this salad. Don 't forget the toasted almonds! Serves four.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 620 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 lemons, juiced
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 5 cloves crushed garlic
• 2 heads romaine lettuce, rinsed and dried
• ¼ pound bacon - cooked and crumbled
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• ⅔ cup blanched slivered almonds
• 1 cup garlic-flavored croutons

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk together the lemon juice, garlic and salt and pepper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the Romaine, bacon, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, almonds and croutons. Add enough dressing to coat; toss and serve.