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BLT Bread Salad (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
6 oz thinly sliced pancetta
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 loaf crusty italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 lb mixed heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1 1/4-inch chunks
3 cups baby arugula
1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 oz ricotta salata cheese, shaved

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Soak the onion in a bowl of cold water while you prepare the salad.
Working in batches, cook the pancetta in a single layer in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain; reserve the drippings.
Combine 1 tablespoon each olive oil and pancetta drippings in a small bowl. Toss with the bread cubes on a baking sheet and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; spread in an even layer. Bake, stirring once, until lightly toasted, about 15 minutes.
Drain the onion and chop all but 6 slices pancetta. Add to a large bowl with the tomatoes, arugula, basil, olives, bread, vinegar and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Toss and season with salt and pepper.
Divide the salad among bowls. Top each with some ricotta salata and a piece of reserved pancetta.
Photograph by Jonathan Kantor

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	283.44 Kcal (1187 kJ)
Calories from fat	207.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.01g	35%
Cholesterol	25.04mg	8%
Sodium	603.92mg	25%
Potassium	142.78mg	3%
Total Carbs	10.7g	4%
Sugars	3.42g	14%
Dietary Fiber	7.93g	32%
Protein	7.26g	15%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	154.1mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	121.94 Kcal (511 kJ)
Calories from fat	89.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.9g	35%
Cholesterol	10.77mg	8%
Sodium	259.82mg	25%
Potassium	61.43mg	3%
Total Carbs	4.6g	4%
Sugars	1.47g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.41g	32%
Protein	3.12g	15%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	11%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	66.3mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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