Instructions: To make vinaigrette, combine all ingredients mixing well, and hold refrigerated until ready to use.

To make salad, tear basil and add to the mixed greens. Add tomatoes and diced cucumbers and toss gently to combine.

To prepare onions, toss onions with Tabasco sauce. Dredge in flour and deep-fry until golden brown, drain. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve for later use.

To prepare protein, render bacon in a large saute pan. Add sausage and cook until halfway done. Add shrimp and cook for 1 minute, then add the vinaigrette. Cook until sauce begins to slightly thicken and proteins are done.

For each serving, fill margarita glass with salad. Then top with shrimp, sausage, bacon and cooked vinaigrette. Sprinkle with fried onions.

This recipe yields 12 servings.

Comments: Croutons may be substituted for the fried onions.

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