Quick and Easy BLT Salad

Ingredients

• 2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped small and washed
• 1 cup diced tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
• 2 T olive oil
• 1 T white balsamic vinegar
• Finely minced garlic or garlic powder to taste
• Salt and fresh black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Trim off the base of the Romaine and discard any bruised outer leaves. With a large knife, cut the lettuce into small pieces.
2. Rinse the lettuce well, using a salad spinner if you have one. If not, wash it in the sink and pat it dry with paper towels.
3. Dice the tomatoes, or halve the cherry tomatoes. Slice the green onions thinly.
4. Measure out the amount of crumbled bacon you want to use.
5. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, garlic or garlic powder if you’re adding it, salt, and pepper until the dressing comes together.
6. Place the chopped romaine in a bowl and toss it with the dressing. Add the remaining ingredients and toss once more.
7. Serve immediately.