Bacon=love Salad Recipe
fried tomato. butter lettuce pesto. smoked bacon lardons. sundried tomato & bacon vinaigrette. mixed greens
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Ingredients
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Salad Components
Pesto
Vinaigrette
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pesto
In a food processor, combine fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, olive oil, and garlic. Blend until smooth and set aside.
- 2
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet, cook the smoked bacon lardons over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, reserving the bacon grease.
- 3
Fry the Tomatoes
In the same skillet, add a little bacon grease and fry the sliced tomatoes until golden brown on both sides.
Assembly
- 4
Mix the Greens
In a large salad bowl, combine the butter lettuce, mixed greens, fried tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, and crispy bacon lardons.
- 5
Prepare the Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved bacon grease, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Add pesto on top and serve immediately.