Cherry Tomato Salad
CHERRY TOMATO SALAD
1 pint cherry tomatoes
6 bacon slices
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
small drop of mustard
1/2 cup any grated cheese (opt)
1 tablespoon fresh basil -- chopped
6 leaves romaine lettuce
2 tablespoons chives -- chopped
Wash and stem tomatoes. Dry completely. Cook bacon until very crisp; drain
thoroughly on paper towels.
Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and basil. Pour over tomatoes, crumble bacon
over all, and stir to coat tomatoes with dressing. Serve on lettuce leaves, sprinkled
with chives.
Serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.