232. SMOKED BACON and CHICKEN COBB SALAD

serves 4 to 6

1 lb. bacon, diced, fried and drained
1 lb. chicken breast, skinned, in ½-inch cubes
1 large head red leaf lettuce, shredded
Dice in ¼-inch cubes: 1 large tomato, 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper
¼ pound blue cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)

Dressing:
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Whisk dressing ingredients together in small bowl. In large bowl, toss shredded lettuce with dressing mixture. Divide lettuce onto 4 or 6 plates.

Arrange (in this order): chicken, green and red peppers, bacon pieces, cheese and tomatoes in strips across lettuce and serve.


courtesy of: Nueske Applewood-Smoked Meats, Rural Route #2, P.O. Box D, Wittenberg, WI 54499, 1-800-392-2266, Service: 1-800-720-1153