Dinner in 20 minutes: BLT salad

This neo-traditional sandwich is eaten like a hot dog.

Assembly for each sandwich: 3 Grape tomatoes cut in half and mayo together on bottom over two whole leaves of romaine for heft. Then add a bacon strip (I roast apple wood bacon on a rack in the toaster oven that catches the fat; do this as first step before washing lettuce, cutting tomatoes, etc.) and add cubes of a half piece of toast on top. More lettuce than bread, so I can eat two of these and feel full but not stuffed. Healthier and ratio-wise, it's more of a BBLLLLT and still super delicious! It is also a fun brunch food!!

Vinaigrette to the rescue!

I recently made several cups of vinaigrette and marveled at its versatility. I like a healthy dose of mustard. It keeps in the fridge for several days but use a little faster with fresh herbs added.

Use for:
Fresh veggies like carrots, cucumbers, red peppers, green beans, tomatoes, cabbage. Try making Greek salad with this dressing. You can marinate these. Dynamite at a cookout and easy side dishes when made the evening before. Added pita chips for crunch.

Steamed broccoli, squash, potatoes, corn, asparagus, beets...and, of course, lettuce and spinach!