Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Salad de Maison


Juice of one lemon
3 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3/4 c. oil
1/4 lb. bacon, diced
2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
1 c. coarsely grated Swiss cheese
2/3 c. slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 c. grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
2 heads romaine lettuce, torn in small pieces
1 c. croutons

Make dressing.  Combine lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper,  beating continuously with a fork, slowly add vegetable oil in a stream.  Let stand three hours.  Saute diced bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels.  In a salad bowl, combine romaine lettuce, tomatoes, swiss cheese, almonds and bacon.  Toss with dressing, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, Garnish with croutons.  Yield 8 servings.

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