PANZANELLA SALAD WITH BACON, TOMATO AND BASIL

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This is from Cooking Light magazine. A great refreshing Italian salad. You can make the tomato mixture the day before and the toss with bread and lettuce just before serving.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes, about 1-1/3 pounds
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 loaf French bread, day old, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 cups torn romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º.
  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl; stir with a whisk.
  • Add tomato, onion, basil and bacon; toss well. Set aside.
  • Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on baking sheet. Lightly coat bread with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350º for 15 minutes or until toasted; cool.
  • Add bread and lettuce to tomatoes; toss gently to combine.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.5, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 1264, Carbohydrate 104.7, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 9.5, Protein 24.6

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