Romaine Salad with Lemon Dressing

• 2 heads romaine lettuce (washed and torn into bite-sized pieces)

• 1 lb. bacon (cooked and crumbled)

• 1 cup Swiss cheese (grated)

• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)

• 2/3 cup slivered almonds (toasted--may use sliced)

DRESSING:

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• Juice of 2-3 lemons

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste or 1 clove garlic (pressed)

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Combine lettuce, bacon, Swiss cheese, parmesan cheese, and *toasted almonds in a large bowl. Toss and chill until ready to serve.

Mix dressing ingredients together and refrigerate.

Pour dressing on a few minutes before serving--if you do it too far in advance the salad will wilt. Toss well before serving

*Toast almonds under broiler until lightly browned. Be careful...almonds will burn very quickly if not watched!