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Chicago Bacon Salad




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients




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


Recipe



Fry bacon in a medium-sized skillet until crisp. Drain on paper
towels. Reserve the fat. Add bread. Saute slowly until crisp and
browned.
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.

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