1/4 c. salad oil
3 tbsp. catsup
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. soy sauce and sugar
1/3 c. sliced or slivered almonds
1 med. size avocado
1 lg. head Romaine broken into bite size pieces
1/3 c. golden raisins
6 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
Salt and pepper

Combine oil, catsup, vinegar, soy and sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved; set aside.

Spread almonds in a shallow pan and roast in a 350 degree oven until golden (about 8 minutes); set aside.

Peel, pit and thinly slice avocado in a salad bowl. Mix together Romaine, avocado, raisins, almonds and bacon. Add dressing and toss gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes 6 to 8 servings.