Bacon, Lettuce, and Cherry Tomato Salad with Aioli Dressing

Name: Bacon, Lettuce, and Cherry Tomato Salad with Aioli Dressing
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 5 ounces applewood-smoked bacon (about 6 slices); 1 12 cups torn romaine lettuce (from 1 large head; about 13 ounces); 1 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and/or pear tomatoes, halved; 1 1 garlic clove, pressed; 1 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 1 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar

From the kitchen of Carly

Crispy applewood bacon meets tender romaine and burst cherry tomatoes in this warm salad. The dressing is pure comfort: garlicky aioli whisked right in the bacon fat, coating everything in rich, savory goodness. Simple. Satisfying. Ready in minutes.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

15 ounces applewood-smoked bacon (about 6 slices)
112 cups torn romaine lettuce (from 1 large head; about 13 ounces)
18 ounces cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and/or pear tomatoes, halved
11 garlic clove, pressed
13 tablespoons mayonnaise
11 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar

Instructions

Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp; transfer to paper towels. Crumble bacon coarsely. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet; reserve skillet.
Place lettuce and tomatoes in large serving bowl. Heat bacon drippings in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, then mayonnaise and vinegar; whisk until blended, 30 to 40 seconds. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over lettuce and tomatoes and toss to coat. Sprinkle bacon over. Serve immediately.