GRILLED FENNEL, TOMATO AND BABY GREENS SALAD WITH BACON

Grilled Fennel, Tomato and Baby Greens Salad with Bacon image

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large fennel bulb, trimmed, cut through core into 1/3-inch-thick slices
Olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1 pkg. (7.75 oz.) DOLE® Extra Veggie™ with Grape Tomatoes
3 to 4 slices bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
Red Wine Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Red Wine Vinaigrette:
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano crushed

Steps:

Heat grill to medium-high heat.
Lightly brush fennel slices with oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill 14 to 15 minutes, turning once, or until tender crisp. Cut slices in half.
Combine salad blend, tomatoes from pouch, fennel and bacon in large bowl. Toss with Red Wine Vinaigrette, to taste.
Red Wine Vinaigrette:
Whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons orange juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper and salt, to taste until well blended. Makes about 1/3 cup.