Salad De Maison

Juice of 1 Lemon
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3/4 c. veg. oil
1/4 c. bacon diced
2 heads romaine lettuce, torn
2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
1 c. coarsely grated Swiss cheese
2 c. slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 c. croutons

Make dressing. Combine lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Beating continuously with a fork, slowly add vegetable oil in a stream. Let stand 3 hours. Saute bacon until crisp. Drain on towel. In bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, almonds and bacon. Toss with dressing cheese, salt and pepper. Garnish with croutons. Serves 8