Bacon, Lettuce, and Cherry Tomato Salad with Aioli Dressing

Ingredients for Bacon, Lettuce, and Cherry Tomato Salad with Aioli Dressing

• 140g applewood-smoked bacon (about 6 slices)

• 12 cups torn cos lettuce (from 1 large head

• about 375g )

• 230g cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and/or pear tomatoes, halved

• 1 garlic clove, pressed

• 45ml mayonnaise

• 1 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar

How to make Bacon, Lettuce, and Cherry Tomato Salad with Aioli Dressing

Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp; transfer to paper towels. Crumble bacon coarsely. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet; reserve skillet.

Place lettuce and tomatoes in large serving bowl. Heat bacon drippings in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, then mayonnaise and vinegar; whisk until blended, 30 to 40 seconds. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over lettuce and tomatoes and toss to coat. Sprinkle bacon over. Serve immediately.

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