B.L.T. Salad

Courtesy Gourmet Magazine


Yield: 2

6 bacon slices (about 1/4 pound)
1/4 loaf Italian bread
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon water
1 small red onion
1/2 pound cherry tomatoes (about 3/4 pint)
1 head Boston lettuce


In a skillet cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp.

Reserving 1 tablespoon bacon fat in skillet, drain bacon on paper towels and crumble. Cut bread into enough 3 /4 - inch cubes to measure 1 cup. Heat fat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute bread cubes with salt to taste, stirring, until; golden brown. Transfer croutons to paper towels to drain and cool.

In a small bowl whisk together garlic, lemon juice, mayonnaise, water, and salt and pepper to taste. Slice onion and halve tomatoes. Tear lettuce into bite size pieces.

In a large bowl toss together onion, tomatoes, lettuce, half of bacon and croutons, salt and pepper to taste, and enough dressing to coat.

Divide salad between 2 plates and top with remaining croutons and bacon.

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