BLT Salad with Grilled Lettuce

Preparation

• • Preheat the grill, setting the burners to high.

• DRESSING

  • In a bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

• SALAD

  • In another bowl, toss the tomatoes with 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. 
  • Brush the lettuce on all sides with the remaining dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Toast the bread on the grill for 1 minute on each side. On a work surface, cut into cubes. Set aside.
  • Lower the heat of the grill to medium. Grill the bacon until very crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Let cool on a plate lined with paper towel. Crumble and set aside.
  • Grill the lettuce for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

• ASSEMBLY

  • Divide the lettuce among 4 plates. Garnish with the bread, bacon and tomatoes. Season with pepper. Serve immediately.