Farmer's Salad with Bacon and Walnuts Recipe

Name: Farmer's Salad with Bacon and Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces lean slab bacon, sliced 1/3 inch thick and cut into 1-inch sticks; 2 slices firm white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon walnut oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 cups mesclun (1/4 pound); 12 cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup minced chives

Servings: persons

6 ounces lean slab bacon, sliced 1/3 inch thick and cut into 1-inch sticks
2 slices firm white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon walnut oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups mesclun (1/4 pound)
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup minced chives

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over moderately low heat until lightly browned and crisp, about 8 minutes.
3
Drain on paper towels.
4
Spread the bread cubes and walnuts on 2 baking sheets and bake for about 8 minutes, or until browned and crisp.
5
In a large salad bowl, whisk the vinegar with the garlic and olive and walnut oils; season with salt and pepper.
6
Add the mesclun, tomatoes and chives and toss to coat.
7
Add the bacon, croutons and walnuts, toss well and serve.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces lean slab bacon, sliced 1/3 inch thick and cut into 1-inch sticks, 2 slices firm white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Farmer's Salad with Bacon and Walnuts 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.

Farmer's Salad with Bacon and Walnuts

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