Instructions: 1 Wash and pick the lettuce into small bite size pieces. De-rind and cut the bacon into little finger size pieces. Fry the bacon fast in oil until it is a good brown colour, remove the bacon.

2 Add the rest of the salad oil; allow this to heat up until a crumb sizzles. Take the crusts off the bread, cut in to thick slices and cut into cubes. Cook the cubes in the oil until golden brown, drain on kitchen paper and sprinkle with salt to draw off the oil.

3 Dress the salad well. Mix the bacon and croutons gently through.

Serve immediately.

NOTES : Serves 4 large starter portions

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