BLT Salad

By Joelene

Ingredients

• For the dressing:
• 1 head romaine, washed, dried and chopped
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 8 ounces or 1 cup cooked apple-wood smoked bacon, cut into pieces
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons chopped chives
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

To make dressing, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, shallot, lemon juice and chives in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

For salad, toss romaine, tomatoes and bacon in a serving bowl. Toss with dressing and serve immediately.