Tangy BLT Salad

An updated version of the UK's favorite sandwich. This recipe comes from my favorite cooking magazine Cook's Illustrated.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup mayonnaise (I use Hellman's)
• 4  slices  Italian bread, 1 inch thick slices
• 12  slices bacon, Thick sliced, chopped
• 3  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 4  cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 (10 ounce) bag  chopped romaine lettuce
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 475 degrees.
2. Spread 1/4 cup mayonnaise over both sides of bread slices and transfer to baking sheet.
3. Bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then cut into 1-inch croutons.
4. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes.
5. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate. Discard drippings.
6. Whisk remaining mayonnaise and vinegar in large bowl.
7. Add bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and croutons and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.