A twist to the classic BLT, this salad is the perfect fresh taste for the cool weather months.

Ingredients

• 4 slices crisply-cooked bacon, drained
• 16 dried tomato halves, drained if packed in oil, rehydrated if dried*, halved
• 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
• 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine
• 1/8 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion

Directions

1. Coarsely crumble bacon and set aside.
2. In large bowl toss together romaine, tomatoes and mushrooms.
3. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Toss with salad mixture and divide among 4 plates.
4. Top each salad with bacon and green onion.

Serves 4

*To rehydrate dried tomatoes cover dried tomatoes with boiling water. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes.

Modified from original source: BLT Salad from http://www.theotherwhitemeat.com accessed 9/6/06