Tomato and Bacon Salad in Bibb Lettuce Cups |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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The following hors d'oeuvre, a variation on the BLT, can be put together quickly if the ingredients are prepared a few hours ahead and assembled just before serving. Finely diced mozzarella would be a nice addition to the salad filling. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Ingredients:
4 vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and chopped fine (about 2 cups) |
6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled |
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion, or to taste |
2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin) |
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste |
24 outer bibb lettuce leaves (about 4 heads), washed and patted dry about 1/4 cup finely shredded fresh basil leaves plus basil sprigs for garnish |
Directions:
1. In a bowl toss together tomatoes, bacon , onion, oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and sprinkle with shredded basil.
2. Serve lettuce cups on a platter garnished with basil sprigs.
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