BLT Salad

• 1/2 pound bacon
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 packet Italian salad dressing mix
• 1 small head Iceberg or Boston lettuce
• 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1-1/2 to 2 cups seasoned croutons
• optional - 1/4 pound sliced Swiss Cheese - cut into thin strips

Preparation -
Fry the bacon until evenly browned. Drain, crumble, and set aside. Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream and Italian salad dressing mix; set aside. Tear the lettuce into bite size pieces. Wash and dry the torn lettuce in a salad spinner, then place it in a large salad bowl. Arrange the seeded and chopped tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and croutons over the lettuce. Pour the prepared dressing over top. Toss, then serve immediately.