That Good Salad

by Sarah H.
from Virtuous Daughters, June 2001~Volume 1, Number 3

​This salad is pretty, simple and yummy!               

• ¾ c. vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bunches (2 lbs.) romaine, torn
• 1 c. shredded Swiss cheese
• 2/3 c. silvered almonds, toasted- optional
• ½ c. Caesar salad croutons
• ¼ c. fresh lemon juice
• ½ tsp. Salt
• ½ tsp. pepper

In a cruet jar combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper; shake well.  Chill.  In a bowl toss lettuce, tomatoes, both cheese and almonds (if desired) and bacon.  Shake dressing; pour over salad and toss.  Add croutons and serve immediately.  Yield: 14 servings