3 ...............pounds tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
12 ............basil leaves, torn
1 ..............small red onion, coarsely chopped
1/4 ..........cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 .............tablespoons sherry vinegar
***Salt and freshly ground pepper ***
3/4 ...........pound sliced bacon
1/2 ..........cup mayonnaise
1-1/2 .......teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 t.........teaspoon curry powder
3/4 ..........teaspoon Cajun spice mix
1-1/2 .......teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 .............small garlic clove, minced
**Dash of hot sauce and crusty bread, for serving**
1 . Preheat the oven to 450°. In a bowl, toss the tomatoes, basil, onion, olive oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Let stand for 15 minutes.
2 . Set a wire rack on a baking sheet and arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the rack. Bake the bacon in the upper third of the oven for 15 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp-chewy. Let cool, then break into small pieces.
3 . In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the mustard, curry powder, Cajun spice mix, lemon juice, garlic and hot sauce.
Sprinkle the bacon over the tomato salad and serve the mayonnaise and bread on the side.
Hi Aunty ,
ReplyDeleteThis is a terrific salad and the taste is heavenly . Can't wait to serve t in the lunchroom .
It was so funny , all uncle Gregg ate was the tomato salad , hot bread and pig , now that guy can cook a pig . Thanks so much for sharing .
Your darling niece .
Howdy Sweetie ,
ReplyDeleteGregg sure can eat to be so thin , I gave him my hot bread recipe and he's carrying it to Reno and on the road . Tomatoes are plentiful now and this is so healthy and not heavy . Gregg is a great chef .
Your Bad-A Aunty