B. L. T. & C. Salad

• 6 slices smoked bacon
• 14 loaf Italian bread
• 14 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 14 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon water
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 12 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1 head boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

1. In a skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
2. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon fat in skillet, drain bacon on paper towels and crumble.
3. Cut bread into enough 3/4-inch cubes.
4. Heat drippings over medium heat until hot, and saute bread cubes with salt to taste, stirring, until golden brown.
5. Transfer croutons to paper towels to drain and cool.
6. In a small bowl whisk together garlic, lemon juice, mayonnaise, water, salt and pepper.
7. In a large bowl toss together onion, tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, half of bacon and croutons and enough dressing to coat.
8. Serve salad and top with remaining croutons and bacon.

bacon, italian bread, garlic, lemon juice, mayonnaise, water, salt, red onion, cherry tomatoes, shredded monterey jack cheese, boston lettuce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/b-l-t-c-salad-60817 (may not work)