PANZANELLA SALAD WITH BACON, TOMATO AND BASIL

Panzanella Salad With Bacon, Tomato and Basil image

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