Blt Salad

• 1 lb sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 4 slices white bread, crusts removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3 -5 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 6 cups torn romaine lettuce
• 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

bacon, butter, white bread, mayonnaise, fresh basil, red wine vinegar, pepper, garlic, torn romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/blt-salad-164889 (may not work)