Bacon, Lettuce, and Cherry Tomato Salad with Aioli Dressing

Name: Bacon, Lettuce, and Cherry Tomato Salad with Aioli Dressing
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 5 ounces applewood-smoked bacon; 12 cups romaine lettuce; 8 ounces cherry tomatoes; 1 clove garlic; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1½ tablespoons white-wine vinegar

A fresh and crispy salad featuring crispy applewood-smoked bacon, romaine lettuce, and sweet cherry tomatoes, dressed with a creamy homemade aioli dressing. This classic combination offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

6 servings

15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•5 ounces applewood-smoked bacon
•12 cups romaine lettuce
•8 ounces cherry tomatoes
•1 clove garlic
•3 tablespoons mayonnaise
•1½ tablespoons white-wine vinegar

Cooking Instructions

1.
Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp; transfer to paper towels. Crumble bacon coarsely. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet; reserve skillet.
10 min
2.
Place lettuce and tomatoes in large serving bowl. Heat bacon drippings in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, then mayonnaise and vinegar; whisk until blended, 30 to 40 seconds. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over lettuce and tomatoes and toss to coat. Sprinkle bacon over. Serve immediately.
5 min