That Good Salad

Prep Time: 20 Min

Ready In: 20 Min

Servings  7

Ingredients

1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces

1 cup chopped tomatoes

1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

1/2 cup Caesar salad croutons

Directions

1. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and shake well. Chill. In a bowl, toss romaine, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, almonds if desired, Parmesan cheese and bacon. Shake dressing; pour over salad and toss. Add croutons and serve immediately.