That Good Salad

Great variation on caesar salad. Best to put dressing on JUST before serving or will become soggy quickly. Use the almonds if not worried about nut-free, they add great flavor. This is my sister's recipe, possibly from Taste of Home? Very large salad, be sure to 1/2 it for smaller numbers.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 14

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 2  garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2  bunches romaine lettuce, torn
• 2  cups chopped tomatoes
• 1  cup swiss cheese, grated
• 2⁄3 cup  slivered almonds, toasted (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 8  slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1  cup caesar-flavor croutons

Directions

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