INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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3 ounces Italian bread, crusts trimmed, torn into 1/4-inch pieces
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3/4 cup fresh corn kernels
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4 large ripe heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
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1 cup small multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/8 teaspoon plus dash of kosher salt, divided
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3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
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2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
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2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 cup baby arugula
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3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's)
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
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1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves
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3 applewood-smoked bacon slices, cooked and crumbled