Natalie's BLT salad

1 crusty garlic bread loaf, cubed, about 4 cups total. (I use
Private selection artisan whole clove garlic bread... it is a
small loaf)
6 slices thick-cut uncured bacon, cooked very crisp and
crumbled, drippings reserved.
2 cups halved grape tomatoes
2 cups roughly chopped ripe tomatoes (variety of your
choice)
4 cups torn romaine lettuce (164 grams)

Place cubed bread under broiler and toast until browned and crisp, about 2 minutes. Set aside in bowl when done.
Fry and crumble bacon, reserve drippings, leaving 2 tbsp in skillet.
Place halved grape tomatoes, cut side down, in hot drippings and cook until carmelized, about 5 minutes. (Careful, they will spatter!)
Drizzle remaining drippings over bread crumbs and toss to coat.
Toss romaine, chopped tomato, and bacon crumbles. Top with cooked tomatoes and toss again. Serve with bread cubes and dressing of your choice (wine vinaigrette pairs nicely).
makes 4 servings, about 2 cups of salad and 2/3 cup of bread cubes per person.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NATBAER.