You can mix and match the listed ingredients to create your own version of this main-course salad. We used store-bought roasted turkey, but chicken also works well.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 4

　　4 slices bacon (4 ounces)

　　3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

　　2 tablespoons olive oil

　　1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

　　1 large head romaine lettuce, shredded

　　8 ounces roasted turkey breast, cut into 3/4-inch dice (2 cups)

　　1/2 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch dice

　　3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup)

　　2 hard-cooked eggs, cut into 1/4-inch dice

　　2 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice

　　Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper

　　

Step 1

In a 10-inch skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Let cool, then crumble the bacon.

　　

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, and mustard. Place the lettuce on a serving platter, and toss with the dressing. Arrange the remaining ingredients on the lettuce as desired, and season with salt and pepper.

　　

Shredding Lettuce

Step 3

Discard the tough outer leaves, and cut the head in half lengthwise. With the cut sides down, thinly slice the halves crosswise until you reach the core.

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