"What's for Dinner?!" I'm always thinking about it, thought I'd share.

"What's for Dinner?!" I'm always thinking about it, thought I'd share.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Smoked Applewood Bacon, Lettuce and Cherry Tomato Salad with Aioli Dressing

serves 6:

6 slices applewood smoked bacon
12 C. torn romaine lettuce
8 oz. cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and/or pear tomatoes, halved
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
3 Tbsp. Mayonnaise
1 1/2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Line a sheet tray with parchment paper and lay bacon out without the strips touching.  Place tray in oven and cook for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crisp.  Remove and transfer to paper towels.  Allow to cool and then crumble coarsely.  Reserve.  Set aside 1 Tbsp. of bacon drippings and discard the rest.

Place lettuce and tomatoes in a large serving bowl.  Heat drippings in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, then mayonnaise, vinegar, and lemon juice.  Whisk until blended, only 30-40 seconds.  Season dressing with salt and fresh ground pepper.  Pour over lettuce and tomato, toss to coat.  Sprinkle bacon over, serve immediately.  Enjoy!!

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