INGREDIENTS
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4 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slivers
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4 slices French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 cups)
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or butter (optional)
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise, preferably Hellmann's
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2 tablespoons buttermilk, heavy (whipping) cream, or half-and-half
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1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar or rice vinegar
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1 small or 1/2 large head iceberg lettuce
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2 large or 4 medium-size luscious red ripe tomatoes
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Coarse salt (kosher or sea) and freshly ground black pepper