Lori's BLT Salad

This was a great hit at a picnic! Easy and FAB!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4-8

Ingredients

• 3  teaspoons dried basil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried savory
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄8 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1  pinch fresh cracked pepper
• 1  pinch cayenne
• 1 (12 ounce) package bacon (chopped)
• 2  tablespoons canola oil
• 2 1⁄2 cups  bread (cubed)
•  salt (to taste)
• 1⁄2 cup light sour cream
• 1⁄2 cup light mayonnaise
• 2  teaspoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh cracked pepper
• 2  heads romaine lettuce hearts (torn)
• 3  large tomatoes (chopped, rinsed, drained)

Directions

1. Combine the basil, savory, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, pepper and cayenne.
2. Set aside 1 teaspoons.
3. Brown bacon in a large skillet. Remove with a slotted spoon. Drain on papper towels.
4. To skillet add oil. Heat until hot.
5. Add bread. Saute until golden. Drain.
6. Toss with remaining seasoning mix and a little salt.
7. Whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, pepper and the reserved teaspoons of seasoning mix.
8. Layer lettuce, bacon and tomatoes in a glass bowl.
9. Spread dressing on top.
10. Cover. Chill 1 hour.
11. Toss with croutons. Serve.