Wipe the Bowl Clean Salad

A little different from Family Favorites by the Sonata Bay Players, submitted by Betty Gloger. Dressing needs overnight refrigeration.

• Ready In: 24 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• dressing

• 1  lemon, juice of
• 3  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1⁄2 cup  oil

• salad

• 1⁄4 lb bacon, fried crisp, crumbled
• 2  heads romaine lettuce
• 2  cups cherry tomatoes, cut in halves
• 1  cup swiss cheese, coarsely grated
• 2⁄3 cup  slivered almonds, toasted
• 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1  cup crouton

Directions

1. Blend the lemon juice, oil and garlic.
2. Refrigerate overnight.
3. Wash, dry and tear romaine into bite size pieces.
4. Toss the romaine in a large bowl with the tomatoes, both cheeses, toasted almonds, bacon bits and croutons.
5. Mix with the dressing and serve.