BLT Salad

Who doesn't love a great salad?  While I certainly can appreciate a dinner salad, I also rarely put a meal on the table without some greens on the side.  By now it's a habit.  I grew up loving salad, and loving watching my dad mix up some Italian dressing in one of those old-school carafes.  In my teens, we saw the advent of "salad in a bag" kits, so we were often treated with Caesar salad at suppertime.  And while that certainly makes my busy life a ton easier, every now and then I like to change things up and do something a little different.  When I saw this recipe, I knew I had to try it.  I'm a sucker for a BLT, so this was a natural choice for me.  And it goes great with a steak.  Don't believe me?  Fine, but it's your loss!  Enjoy!

2 tablespoons mustard

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 cup olive oil

pepper to taste

1 head lettuce (I like romaine the best)

6 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled

2 tomatoes, chopped

Whisk the mustard, honey, vinegar, mayonnaise, nutmeg, olive oil, and pepper together in a bowl.  Cut the lettuce into wedges, or tear if you prefer it that way, and place on salad plates or in a large serving bowl.  Cover the lettuce with bacon and tomatoes.  Drizzle with a generous portion of the dressing.

Serves 4.

Recipe adapted from My Mama Made That, by the Junior League of Hampton Roads.