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Hot Bacon Caprese Salad

Source of Recipe


Southern Living



List of Ingredients



• 2½ pounds heirloom tomatoes, cut into ½-inch slices
  
• 1 (16-ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into ½-inch slices
  
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  
• 6 thick bacon slices, coarsely chopped
  
• 3 to 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  






Instructions



1. Arrange tomatoes and cheese on a serving platter, placing basil leaves between slices. Sprinkle with desired amount of salt and pepper.
   
   
2. Sauté chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp. Remove from heat, reserving bacon and 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Let stand 1 minute.
   
   
3. Add vinegar and oil, stirring to loosen browned bits from bottom of skillet. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle warm bacon mixture over tomatoes and cheese. Serve immediately.
   
   Makes 6 to 8 servings