BLT Bread Salad

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 25 Minutes

Servings: 6

All the elements of a classic blt made into a salad. From Cooking Light.

Ingredients:

6 cups cubed french bread

cooking spray

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

2 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise

2 1/2 teaspoons sugar

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

3 cups torn curly leaf lettuce

2 cups chopped sedded tomatoes

2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions

4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Place bread cubes in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan. Lightly coat bread cubes with cooking spray.
3. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes or until golden, stirring once.
4. Combine vinegar and next 7 ingredients (through red pepper) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
5. Add toasted bread cubes, lettuce and tomato; toss gently to coat.
6. Sprinkle with onions and bacon.
7. Serve immediately.

By RecipeOfHealth.com