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Marilyn's Special Salad

By: Marilyn G. 
"This Romaine lettuce salad is a wonderful side dish for a barbeque. By adding either shrimp or chicken, it becomes a meal by itself."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 5 cloves crushed garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce, rinsed and dried
  • 1/4 pound bacon - cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2/3 cup blanched slivered almonds
  • 1 cup garlic-flavored croutons

Directions

  1. Whisk together the lemon juice, garlic and salt and pepper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the Romaine, bacon, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, almonds and croutons. Add enough dressing to coat; toss and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 620 | Total Fat: 39g | Cholesterol: 67mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2004 by 1SOUTHERNGIRL   view full review
Would have given this 5 stars except that "Marilyn" got it wrong. This is an old French recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2006 by luvin'it   view full review
When made correctly this recipe is heavenly. To make the dressing...mince the garlic cloves,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2006 by THEFAMILYCHEF   view full review
The oil is missing in this recipe. It is too bland without oil. I have made this before as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2004 by JDVMD   view full review
I reduced the recipe to two servings so maybe something got lost in the translation. It was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2004 by VUCN   view full review
Not bad for a last-minute salad. The bacon was the best part. Will use a lot more salt and...

 

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