Blt Salad With Creamy Basil Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 baguette
2 garlic cloves, halved
2 tomatoes
1 avocado
6 cups romaine lettuce, torn
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar or 2 teaspoons wine vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

Preparation

Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together basil, yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat for about 7 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Meanwhile, cut baguette diagonally into 12 slices. Broil on a baking sheet, turning once, for about 1 minute or until golden. Rub both sides with cut sides of garlic. Arrange in serving basket.
Cut tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick wedges. Peel, pit and cut avocado into 1/2 inch cubes.
In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, onion and half of the dressing; arrange on large plates. Top with tomatoes and avocado; spoon remaining dressing over top. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve with garlic toasts.