BACON AVOCADO CAESAR SALAD

INGREDIENTS

SALAD INGREDIENTS:

• 12 ounces Romaine lettuce, chopped
• 2/3 cup (6 ounces) Caesar dressing
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 large avocado, sliced
• 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

CROUTON INGREDIENTS:

• 12 very thin baguette slices (about 1 ounce)
• olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• freshly-ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Toast the croutons. Heat oven to 375°F. Arrange the baguette slices on an even layer on a small baking sheet or wire rack. Mist evenly with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with the garlic salt and plenty of black pepper. Bake for 10 minutes or until crisp and lightly golden. Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack until the croutons are cool enough to handle, then break into smaller pieces.
2. Toss. Combine the lettuce, croutons and dressing in a large mixing bowl and toss until evenly coated. Add in the crumbled bacon, avocado, Parmesan, chives, and briefly toss to combine. 
3. Serve. Serve immediately, garnished with some extra black pepper, and enjoy!