Ingredients for Cherry Tomato Bacon And Basil Salad
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Lean Bacon
- Fresh Basil
- Basil Sprigs
- Red Wine Vinegar
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
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How to Make Cherry Tomato Bacon And Basil Salad
- Cook bacon until crispy. Remove from pan and crumble, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease.
- Halve or quarter cherry tomatoes (approximately 1 pint).
- Roughly chop 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves.
- In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and chopped basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Slowly whisk in 4 tablespoons of olive oil and the reserved bacon grease in a steady stream until the dressing is emulsified.
- Pour dressing over the tomato mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh basil sprigs and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
13g
Fat
23g
Carbs
1g
