Step 1

to make the salads: divide the lettuce between two dinner plates

Step 2

top with chopped tomatoes

Step 3

cut the lunch meat into strips or squares and divide evenly between the salads

Step 4

add cheese if using

Step 5

sprinkle crumbled bacon over each salad

Step 6

cut the toasted bread into squares and lay them on each side of the salad

Step 7

to make Bacon Dressing: put the milk with the seasonings in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake to combine

Step 8

then add the mayonnaise and sour cream shake again

Step 9

add the bacon, shake until completely mixed

Step 10

chill until ready to use, preferably over night but even 15 minutes will work