Recipe Source: Salads and Green Dishes from Great American Recipes Salads & Salad Dressings Recipe File Serving Size: 4 to 5 servings Have this recipe emailed to you!

Chicago Bacon Salad Amount Ingredient 8 to 10 thick slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces 4 slices day-old white bread, cut into 1 inch squares Dressing:   4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons herb or Dijon-style mustard 1 tablespoon minced chives 2 teaspoons dried tarragon leaves 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup corn oil or salad oil Greens:     Torn salad greens, a combination of lettuces and spinach 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Preparation Instructions:

1. Fry bacon in a medium-sized skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Reserve the fat.

2. Add bread. Saute slowly until crisp and browned.

3. For dressing, whisk garlic, vinegar, lemon juice and mustard together in mixing bowl. Add the herbs. Gradually whisk in the oils. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. Combine salad greens, bacon, croutons and blue cheese in a salad bowl. Add the dressing to taste. Toss. Serve immediately. Or serve dressing separately.

Per serving: 772 calories; 10.4 grams protein; 75.5 grams fat; 14.4 grams carbohydrate; 796 mg sodium.

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