Blt Salad With Garlic Croutons Recipes

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Set bacon and drippings aside., In another large skillet, melt butter. Add bread cubes; cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove to paper towels; cool. , For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, basil, vinegar, pepper, garlic and reserved drippings. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes and bacon. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Top with croutons.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*F.
• Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on a broiler pan, as close together as possible without overlapping.
• In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and pecans; sprinkle evenly over the bacon.
• Bake untl the bacon is crisp and nicely browned, about 30 minutes (do not turn).
• Using a wide spatula, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain, keeping the pecan-side up; set aside.
• Meanwhile, tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces; toss with the tomatoes and basil in a large serving bowl.
• Crumble the bacon and add, along with any loose pecans, to the salad mixture; add croutons and black pepper and toss again.
• Serve with your favorite dressing.

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat, turning frequently, until evenly browned. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, milk, garlic powder and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Season the dressing with salt.
• Combine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and croutons in a large salad bowl. Toss with dressing, and serve immediately.