Bacon, Basil, and Tomato Salad
Recipe from Smithfield

A quick and fresh summer salad you can make in the morning and let marinate until picnic time!


Bacon, Basil, and Tomato Salad

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Servings: 4
Prep Time: 6 hrs
Total Time: 8 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2  pound
    Smithfield Bacon, cut into 1" pieces and cooked crisp
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  • 4  large
    vine ripe summer tomatoes, cut into eighths
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  • 1  cup
    fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
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  • 3  garlic cloves,
    minced
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  • 2  tablespoons
    balsamic vinegar
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  • 3  tablespoons
    olive oil
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    Salt and pepper to taste
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Directions
1.
In a large glass bowl toss together tomatoes, basil and garlic. Pour vinegar and olive oil over and season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate at room temperature for 4-6 hours. Toss in the crisp bacon just before serving.

Serving Suggestions
Serve with a wonderful crispy and crusty bread. Pour any leftover over your favorite pasta for dinner.

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