Description
This Tomato Salad with Arugula and Bacon is a fresh and savory dish featuring juicy tomatoes, peppery arugula, crispy bacon, and a zesty dressing. Perfect as a side salad or a light meal, this recipe is bursting with flavor and texture! 🥗🥓🍅
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups arugula (or mixed greens)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shaved (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp honey (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Cook the Bacon:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble once cooled.
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Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
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Assemble the Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, arugula, red onion, and crumbled bacon.
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Dress & Serve:
- Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese if using.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add toasted nuts or croutons.
- For a heartier salad, add grilled chicken or avocado.
- For a dairy-free version, omit Parmesan cheese.