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avocado-tomato salad with bacon and blue cheese

(5 ratings)
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@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

A great summer salad from Food Network Magazine.

(5 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For avocado-tomato salad with bacon and blue cheese

  • 2 1/2 lb
    assorted tomatoes, halved or cut into wedges, if large
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 slice
    thick cut bacon, cooked
  • 1
    avocado
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 c
    blue cheese dressing
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh chives or scallions
  • crumbled blue cheese for topping

How To Make avocado-tomato salad with bacon and blue cheese

  • 1
    Place the tomatoes in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. salt and a few grinds of pepper; set aside until juicy, about 20 minutes.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and let cool slightly; then crumble into bite-size pieces.
  • 3
    Pit and peel the avocado; cut into 1/2 inch pieces and toss with the lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes and gently toss. Drizzle with the dressing and top with the bacon, chives and blue cheese.
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