AVOCADO-TOMATO SALAD WITH BACON AND BLUE CHEESE

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A great summer salad from Food Network Magazine.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S @DailyInspiration

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 pound(s) assorted tomatoes, halved or cut into wedges, if large
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 slice(s) thick cut bacon, cooked
1 - avocado
- juice of 1/2 lemon
1 cup(s) blue cheese dressing
2 tablespoon(s) fresh chives or scallions
- crumbled blue cheese for topping

Steps:

  • Place the tomatoes in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. salt and a few grinds of pepper; set aside until juicy, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and let cool slightly; then crumble into bite-size pieces.
  • Pit and peel the avocado; cut into 1/2 inch pieces and toss with the lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes and gently toss. Drizzle with the dressing and top with the bacon, chives and blue cheese.

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