BLT Salad

By á-855

Ingredients

• 6 bacon slices (about 1/4 pound)
• 1/4 loaf Italien bread
• 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 ounces Roquefort cheese
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 small red onion
• 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce

Preparation

Step 1

Cook bacon in skillet 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 Roquefort.