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Ritzy Green Salad

Ritzy Green Salad
  • Category

    Side Dish

  • Cusine

    American

Ingredients

1 pkg Hearts of Romaine Lettuce

1 cup grated Swiss cheese

1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

7 slices bacon

1/2 cup slivered almonds

1 cup grape tomatoes

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup olive oil

3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 clove garlic

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt

3 cups homemade croutons

1/2 loaf day old french bread

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp dried parsley

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, toss together lettuce, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon, almonds and tomatoes, set aside. In a blender combine vegetable oil, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, onion powder, pepper and salt. Blend on low speed for 15 seconds. Pour mixture over salad and toss to evenly coat. Fold in croutons. Serve immediately.