Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Salad Recipe

Name: Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, preferably smoky; 1 pint grape tomatoes or 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 4 plum tomatoes or 4 roma tomatoes; 4 yellow tomatoes or 2 large beefsteak tomatoes; 12 red onion; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 14-⅓ cup pesto sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 10 cups salad greens (your choice); 2 hardboiled egg, peeled & quartered (optional)

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon, preferably smoky
1 pint grape tomatoes or 1 pint cherry tomatoes
4 plum tomatoes or 4 roma tomatoes
4 yellow tomatoes or 2 large beefsteak tomatoes
12 red onion
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
14-⅓ cup pesto sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
10 cups salad greens (your choice)
2 hardboiled egg, peeled & quartered (optional)

1
Cook bacon in a large frying pan, over medium-high heat.
2
Turn occasionally until crispy, about 4 minutes.
3
Blot off excess fat on a paper towel.
4
Break into pieces.
5
Slice grape or cherry tomatoes in half, plum or roma and yellow tomatoes into quarters and beefsteak tomatoes into eighths.
6
Combine in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt& pepper.
7
Combine 1/4 cup of the pesto with oil& vinegar in a small bowl.
8
Taste, then add more pesto, if needed.
9
Pour over tomatoes& toss until evenly coated.
10
Just before serving, add greens and toss to mix.
11
Scatter bacon and eggs (if using) over the salad.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, preferably smoky, 1 pint grape tomatoes or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, 4 plum tomatoes or 4 roma tomatoes, 4 yellow tomatoes or 2 large beefsteak tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Bacon, Lettuce & 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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