Bacon and Tomato Salad Recipe

Name: Bacon and Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 12 basil leaves, torn; 1 small red onion, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 3/4 pound sliced bacon; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 3/4 teaspoon Cajun spice mix; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 small garlic clove, minced; Dash of hot sauce and crusty bread, for serving

Servings: persons

3 pounds tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
12 basil leaves, torn
1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 pound sliced bacon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
3/4 teaspoon Cajun spice mix
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
Dash of hot sauce and crusty bread, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 450.
2
In a bowl, toss the tomatoes, basil, onion, olive oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
3
Let stand for 15 minutes.
4
Set a wire rack on a baking sheet and arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the rack.
5
Bake the bacon in the upper third of the oven for 15 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp-chewy.
6
Let cool, then break into small pieces.
7
In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the mustard, curry powder, Cajun spice mix, lemon juice, garlic and hot sauce.
8
Sprinkle the bacon over the tomato salad and serve the mayonnaise and bread on the side.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 12 basil leaves, torn, 1 small red onion, coarsely chopped, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Bacon and Tomato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Bacon and Tomato Salad

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