"Here's a salad version of America's favorite sandwich. We use shredded tomato as a base for the creamy tomato-and-chive dressing—adding great tang and flavor along with extra vitamin C...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup cubed whole-wheat country bread
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2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
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4 medium tomatoes, divided
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3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons minced chives, or scallion greens
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2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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Freshly ground pepper, to taste
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5 cups chopped hearts of romaine lettuce
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3 slices center-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled