Ritzy Green Salad (a must have recipe)

INGREDIENTS

pkg Hearts of Romaine Lettuce

1 cup

grated Swiss cheese ((4 oz.))

1/3 cup

freshly grated Parmesan cheese

slices bacon (, cooked and crumbled)

1/2 cup

slivered almonds (, toasted)

1 cup

grape tomatoes (, diced into halves)

1/4 cup

vegetable oil

1/4 cup

olive oil

3 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

1 clove

garlic (, minced)

1/4 tsp

onion powder ((optional))

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp

salt (, to taste)

3 cups

homemade croutons (, recipe follows (recipe makes more than needed, refrigerate or freeze extra for a later use))

1/2

loaf day old french bread

1/3 cup

extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp

dried parsley

1/2 tsp

dried basil

1/4 tsp

salt

1/8 tsp

freshly ground black pepper