Avocado BLT Salad

Ingredients

• About 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 slices LightLife® Smart Bacon
• 2 slices whole wheat bread, cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Fine sea salt, to taste
• 1/2 head of romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
• 1 large heirloom tomato, cut into wedges
• 1 small ripe avocado, thinly sliced
• Fresh basil, for garnishing
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon vegan mayo
• 1 tablespoon Dijon or brown mustard
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste