Blt Salad With Buttermilk-Parmesan Dressing And Buttery Croutons

• 2 1/2 cups cubed white bread
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon sugar
• 12 ounces romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
• 1 1/2 pounds assorted fresh tomatoes, sliced
• 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
• Flat-leaf parsley and torn basil leaves to garnish

1. Preheat oven to 375u0b0.
2. Prepare Croutons: Toss together bread, melted butter, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Place on a baking sheet, and bake 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from oven, and set aside.
3. Prepare Dressing: Combine shallot and vinegar in a medium mixing bowl, and let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk in buttermilk and next 5 ingredients.
4. Make Salad: Arrange romaine lettuce hearts onto a serving platter. Top with sliced tomatoes and chopped bacon, and drizzle with 3 Tbsp. of dressing. Add croutons, parsley, and basil. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.

cubed white bread, butter, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, shallot, cider vinegar, buttermilk, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, sugar, romaine lettuce hearts, tomatoes, bacon, parsley

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/blt-salad-buttermilk-parmesan-dressing-buttery-croutons (may not work)