BLT SALAD WITH GARLIC CROUTONS

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From my brother's fiancee--she loves this as a light lunch or dinner. I think she said she got this from her mother's copy of The Joy of Cooking.

Provided by JamesDeansGirl

Categories     Greens

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 slices bacon
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon flour
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 head boston lettuce, leaves rinsed and crisped
1 bunch rinsed and crisped iceberg lettuce or 1 bunch romaine lettuce
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf
1/2 cup packaged garlic-flavored croutons (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
salad dressing, of your choice

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.5, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 462.9, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 15.3, Protein 9.2

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