B.L.T. Salad with Basil Mayo Dressing

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 pound bacon
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
• 4 slices French bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 pound romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered