BLT Salad

Serves 4

3/4 cup mayonnaise
4 (1-inch-thick) slices Italian bread
12 slices thick-cut bacon , chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
1 (10-ounce) bag chopped romaine lettuce
Salt and pepper

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 475 degrees. Spread 1/4 cup mayonnaise over both sides of bread slices and transfer to baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then cut into 1-inch croutons.

2. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate. Discard drippings.

3. Whisk remaining mayonnaise and vinegar in large bowl. Add bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and croutons and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.