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22 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday July 11, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Salad saves the day for the time-strapped Easy and delicious, "BLT Salad" is the perfect recipe for those looking to whip up a quick meal. Particularly after a long day at work, oftentimes the easiest recipes are the ones you most enjoy. Such is the case with the "BLT Salad" from Mimi Luebbermann's "The Heirloom Tomato Cookbook" (Chronicle). Perfect for those days when time is not on your side or you just feel like whipping a delicious meal up in a few minutes, the "BLT Salad" is both delicious and easy. BLT SALAD Serves 4 2 large heirloom tomatoes, 1 avocado, peeled, pitted,diced 1 cup Buttermilk Dressing 8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, then crumbled Leaves from 1 head lettuce Suggested Wine Pairing: Syrah or Merlot Divide the butter lettuce leaves among four salad plates. Top with the tomato slices, sprinkle with the avocado, and drizzle each plate with 1/4 cup buttermilk dressing. Top each plate with crumbled bacon. BUTTERMILK DRESSING Makes 2 Cups 1/4 cup red win vinegar 1 egg yolk 1 small shallot, coarsely chopped 1 cup virgin olive oil 1 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste In a blender or food processor, blend the red wine vinegar, egg yolk and shallot. With the machine running, gradually add the olive oil to emulsify. Add the buttermilk, parsley, and thyme and pulse to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate leftover dressing for up to three days. MS Bangkok Thai Cuisine Authentic Thai Food NOW OPEN $6.00 Lunch Specials Come in today and try one of our freshly prepared Thai masterpieces! Take-out and Delivery Available* (*Delivery within 5km, over $30.00) DORVAL DR. KERR ST. 171 Speers Road, Oakville (between Kerr and Dorval) SPEERS RD. 905.849.6663 EST. 2006 Awesome Menu Selection Fantastic Food Friendly Service Great Atmosphere Sheila Says: · Falafel · Shawarma · Souvlaki · Taboule · Seafood Mixed Grill Come on in and try our awesome selection of imported draught's Join the fun! Dorval OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 11-11 Fri.-Sat. 11-11:30 905.338.1888 Kerr 134 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville Located in Oakville, on the southeast corner of Dundas and Neyagawa Lakeshore Rd. (905) 257-4004