BACON CAPRESE SALAD

BACON CAPRESE SALAD

This recipe for bacon caprese salad is layers of tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, bacon, avocado and basil leaves, all drizzled with a lemon vinaigrette. The perfect summer main course or side dish!

 Course Salad

 Cuisine American

 Keyword bacon caprese salad

 Prep Time 10 minutes

 Total Time 10 minutes

 Servings 6 servings

 Calories 232 kcal

 Author Dinner at the Zoo

Ingredients

·      6 large ripe tomatoes cut into 1/4 inch thick slices

·      6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese cut into 1/4 inch thick slices

·      16 leaves basil

·      8 slices of cooked Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon cooked and cut in half crosswise

·      1 avocado peeled, pitted and thinly sliced

·      4 cups of arugula leaves

·      1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

·      2 tablespoons olive oil

·      salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1.    Place the arugula onto a platter. Place rows of tomato slices on the platter. Tuck slices of cheese, bacon, avocado and basil leaves in between the tomato slices.

2.    In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil; season generously with salt and pepper.

3.    Drizzle the dressing over the tomato mixture and serve immediately.

Source https://www.dinneratthezoo.com

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