Salad De Maison

This is a very elegant salad that will get you rave reviews. This salad is a big favorite in our family!

Juice of 1 lemon
3 cloves of garlic (crushed)
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp pepper
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 pound of bacon, diced
2 heads of romaine lettuce, torn in small pieces
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup coarsely grated Swiss cheese
2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 cup croutons

Make dressing: Combine lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Beating continuously with a fork, slowly add vegetable oil in astream. Let stand 3 hours. Saute diced bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels. In a salad bowl, combine romaine lettuce, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, almonds and bacon. Toss with dressing, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Garnish with croutons.

Serves 8

(submitted by W. Adamson)