Company Salad Recipe

3/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 bunches Romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 (3-ounce) jar real bacon bits or 6 strips bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup Caesar-style croutons

Prepare the dressing by combining the oil, juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well, and refrigerate until ready to use.
Rinse, dry, and tear the lettuce leaves into a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, bacon bits, cheeses, almonds, and croutons. Toss well. Add the dressing just before serving.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Tips From Our Test Kitchen:
This salad is also good with a mixture of Romaine lettuce and fresh baby spinach.