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Bacon Lettuce Tomato Salad
Bake: 18 mins at 400°F
Ingredients
- 8 ounces hickory-smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 cups torn romaine lettuce
- Homemade Croutons (recipe below)
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup bottled ranch salad dressing
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Kansas City-style or Montreal steak seasoning or dry rib or pork rub
Directions
1. In a 10-inch skillet, cook bacon until almost crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; discard fat. Drain bacon on paper towels. Set aside.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine romaine, Homemade Croutons and tomatoes. In a small bowl, combine ranch salad dressing and steak seasoning. Drizzle dressing over salad; gently toss to coat. Serve immediately. Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings.
Homemade Croutons
Ingredients
- 2 cups cubed sourdough, Italian or French bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
Spread cubed sourdough, Italian or French bread in a single layer in a shallow baking dish. Stir together olive oil, black pepper and kosher salt; pour over bread cubes, tossing to coat. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 10 minutes. Stir; bake for 8 to 10 minutes more or until crisp and brown. Makes 2 cups.
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Make Ahead Tip:
Make-Ahead Directions:
Prepare as directed; cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container. Cover and chill for up to 3 days.
Sounded good, but When do we add the bacon?
8/3/2011 08:59:26 PM Report Abuse