Bacon, Lettuce, and Cherry Tomato Salad with Aioli Dressing
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
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