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.