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Bacon, Lettuce, and Cherry Tomato Salad with Aioli Dressing

By Joanne Weir

4.2

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Bacon, Lettuce, and Cherry Tomato Salad with Aioli DressingKiyoshi Togashi

Accompany this salad version of a BLT sandwich with grilled bread.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 serving

Ingredients

5 ounces applewood-smoked bacon (about 6 slices)
12 cups torn romaine lettuce (from 1 large head; about 13 ounces)
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and/or pear tomatoes, halved
1 garlic clove, pressed
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp; transfer to paper towels. Crumble bacon coarsely. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet; reserve skillet.

    Step 2

    Place lettuce and tomatoes in large serving bowl. Heat bacon drippings in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, then mayonnaise and vinegar; whisk until blended, 30 to 40 seconds. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over lettuce and tomatoes and toss to coat. Sprinkle bacon over. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 118 calories
9 g fat
3 g fiber
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
TagsSaladBaconCured MeatMeatRomaineLettuceLeafy GreensVegetableCherry TomatoTomatoGrape TomatoSideMainStarterLunchDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeEasyQuickNo-CookBon Appétit
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