Yummy Salad to Try - #2

Romaine Salad with Tomatoes and Bacon

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 1 head romaine lettuce, cut into strips (6 cups)
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 4 scallions, sliced
• 4 to 6 tablespoons Creamy Parmesan Dressing
• or bottled Caesar dressing

Directions

1. In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Break into pieces when cool.

2. In a large bowl, toss the lettuce, tomatoes, scallions, and bacon with the dressing.

Tip: Croutons add extra crunch to this salad. Use store-bought or make your own: Toss bread cut into cubes with olive oil and salt. Bake at 400° F on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.

Creamy Parmesan Dressing

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• kosher salt and black pepper

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, Parmesan, sour cream, vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.

Tip: This dressing will keep for 5 days in a jar in the refrigerator. If it becomes solidified, run the jar under hot water.