Created by Derf on May 12, 2013
Step 1: Cook bacon until crisp; drain, crumble bacon and set aside. ( I have used real bacon bits , they work quite well)
Step 2: In a bowl combine mayonnaise, vinegar, basil, crisp bacon and a dash of cayenne pepper.
Step 3: In another bowl, stir together celery, green onion and cottage cheese.
Step 4: Add bacon mixture.
Step 5: Cover and let stand for one hour in refrigerator.
Step 6: Line four salad plates with romaine lettuce leaves.
Step 7: Cut stem ends from tomatoes.
Step 8: Place tomatoes cut sides down, on lettuce leaves.
Step 9: Cut each tomato into sixths to within 1 inch of the bottom, being careful not to cut through.
Step 10: Carefully spread out sections, forming a flower.
Step 11: Sprinkle with salt.
Step 12: Fill each with an equal amount of cheese mixture.