Meals Matter

BLT Salad

Contributed By: nelle33
Alton Brown - Good Eats

Ingredients

4 cups French bread cut into 1-inch cubes and dried overnight

6 slices Bacon, cooked, chopped, drippings reserved

2 cups Halved grape tomatoes

2 tablespoons Oil, for searing

2 cups Halved yellow pear tomatoes or roughly chopped heirloom tomatoes

2 cups Chopped romaine lettuce

Vinaigrette:

1/4 cup Red wine vinegar

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Pepper

3 tablespoons Olive oil

1 tablespoon Chiffonade mint

1 tablespoon Chiffonade basil

Preparation

Toss bread cubes in the bacon drippings. Sear the halved grape tomatoes in 2 tablespoons of oil, cut side down, until caramelized about 5 minutes, set aside.

Combine red wine vinegar, salt and pepper in a bowl, slowly whisk in olive oil in a thin stream until emulsified.

Combine all tomatoes, bread, bacon, and lettuce and dress with vinaigrette, toss well, garnish with mint and basil and serve.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Pork
Salads & Dressings
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 2
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Entree