BLT Panzanella Salad with Basil Dressing Recipe

BLT Panzanella Salad with Basil Dressing

Servings

Prep Time

Total Time

Gluten Free

4

15 min

20 min

No

A panzanella salad recipe isn't complete without bread chunks that soak up all the juices from the tomatoes. Try it on your menu today.

Naturally Hickory Smoked Dry Aged Bacon Slices

This recipe is made with

Dry Aged Hickory Smoked Bacon, Uncooked

Product Information

You can also make this recipe with

Dry Aged Cherrywood Smoked Bacon, Uncooked Fully Cooked Bacon Slices, Regular

Ingredients

8 ounces Jones Dairy Farm Dry Aged Bacon 
2 cups day old bread, cubed 
4 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped 
1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced 
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 
1/4 cup mayonnaise 
1/4 cup sour cream 
1 teaspoon honey 
2 teaspoons rice vinegar 
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 
Salt and pepper to taste 
4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped

 

Preparation

Step 1
In medium sauté pan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain and chop, set aside. 

Step 2
In large bowl, combine bread, tomatoes, basil and olive oil. Toss gently and set aside while you prepare the dressing.

Step 3
Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, rice vinegar and basil in blender or small food processor. Blend until smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired. 

Step 4
Spread romaine lettuce on large platter or four small plates. Gently spoon tomato and bread mixture over lettuce. 

Step 5
Sprinkle cooked bacon over top and drizzle dressing generously over entire salad. Finish with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

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