B.L.T. Salad with Basil Mayo Dressing

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb

bacon

1/2 cup

mayonnaise

2 tbsp

red wine vinegar

1/4 cup

finely chopped fresh basil

slices French bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

ground black pepper

1 tbsp

canola oil

1 lb

romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces

1 pint

cherry tomatoes, quartered