Instructions: In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and shake well. Chill. In a bowl, toss romaine, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, almonds if desired , Parmesan cheese and bacon. Shake dressing; pour over salad and toss. Add croutons and serve immediately.

Yield: 14 servings.

NOTES : "When a friend shared this recipe, it had a fancy French name. Our children can never remember it, so they say, Mom, please make that "that good salad". Now our friends and neighbors request it for potluck dinners."

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