Ingredients: 10 smoked bacon slices 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon snipped chives 1 tablespoon water Salt and pepper to taste 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese 1 head Romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces Directions:In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain the bacon on paper towels, then crumble. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, lemon juice, mayonnaise, chives, water, and salt and pepper. In a large bowl toss together the onion, tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, half of the bacon, and enough of the prepared dressing to coat. Serve the salad on a platter and top with the remaining bacon. |