Blt Salad With Creamy Basil Dressing

• 8 slices bacon, chopped
• 1/2 baguette
• 2 garlic cloves, halved
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 avocado
• 6 cups romaine lettuce, torn
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• Dressing
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar or 2 teaspoons wine vinegar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper

1. Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together basil, yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. In a skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat for about 7 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
3. Meanwhile, cut baguette diagonally into 12 slices. Broil on a baking sheet, turning once, for about 1 minute or until golden. Rub both sides with cut sides of garlic. Arrange in serving basket.
4. Cut tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick wedges. Peel, pit and cut avocado into 1/2 inch cubes.
5. In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, onion and half of the dressing; arrange on large plates. Top with tomatoes and avocado; spoon remaining dressing over top. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve with garlic toasts.

bacon, baguette, garlic, tomatoes, avocado, romaine lettuce, red onion, dressing, fresh basil, plain yogurt, light mayonnaise, sherry wine vinegar, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/blt-salad-with-creamy-basil-dressing-301502 (may not work)