Recipe: Romaine Salad

I have been craving this salad lately and have way over done it.  I really crave sour flavors while I am pregnant and seriously this salad is just perfect.  My mom introduced me to this salad and I think I have introduced it to a few others who are now addicted too. :)

Romaine Salad  

Dressing: 

1/3 to 1⁄2 c. vegetable oil 

Juice of 1 lemon (about 1⁄4 c.) 

1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced 

1⁄2 t. salt 

1⁄4 t. pepper  

Salad: 

1 lb. (2 bunches) mixed lettuce, torn 

1/3 lb. bacon (8 strips) cooked and crumbled, optional

2/3 c. slivered almonds, toasted 

1/3 to 1⁄2 c. fresh, grated parmesan cheese 

2 c. chopped tomatoes, optional 

1 c. (4 oz.) grated Swiss cheese 

1 c. Caesar salad croutons, optional 

In blender (or tightly closed jar) mix oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Chill. In bowl, toss 

remaining ingredients except croutons, pour dressing over salad and toss again. Add croutons 

very last, if desired, and serve immediately.

Comments

[Lindsay G]

yum! I am so grateful you sent me this recipe. I really love it too! It's an easy salad to crave. It's funny because Matt isn't so wild about the dressing--he doesn't like the "sourness" of it. Which is fine with me---because it means more for me!