3553. WATERMELON BACON SALAD

serves four


4 cups of watermelon, cubed
1 cup strawberries
1 ear of corn, kernels sliced off
½ cup baby arugula
¼ cup basil, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt & pepper, to taste
2 pieces bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

Combine everything except bacon in a large bowl and toss to combine. Plate and top with a portion of the bacon.


bacon recipe source: Gina Matsoukas, Running to the Kitchen (@runtothekitchen), June 19, 2012

3418. GRILLED PEACH SALAD with BALSAMIC BACON VINAIGRETTE

yields 2 servings


nonstick cooking spray

5 slices bacon, chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 firm, ripe large peaches, pitted and quartered
extra-virgin olive oil
5 ounces baby spinach
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and spray with nonstick spray.

Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined plate

Add the shallots to the skillet and saute until tender. Stir in the mustard, vinegar and sugar and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Brush the peaches with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until golden and has grill char marks, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side.

Add the spinach and the sliced red onion to a large serving bowl. Add the peaches, the vinaigrette and the chopped bacon. Toss and serve.

bacon recipe source: Patrick and Gina Neely, "Memphis Madness," Down Home with the Neelys, Food Network

2678. GRILLED PEACH, ONION and BACON SALAD with BUTTERMILK DRESSING

yields eight servings


1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sour cream 
1/4 cup buttermilk 
2 tablespoons chopped mint 
2 tablespoons chopped parsley 
2 tablespoons snipped chives 
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 
salt 
freshly ground pepper 
1 pound thick-sliced bacon 
1/4 cup light brown sugar 
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
3 pounds Vidalia or other sweet onions, cut into 1-inch-thick slabs 
extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing 
4 large ripe peaches, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 

Preheat the oven to 325°. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the sour cream, buttermilk, mint, parsley, chives and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate. 

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the bacon slices on the sheet in a single layer and sprinkle with the brown sugar and cayenne. Bake for about 25 minutes, until caramelized (the bacon will crisp as it cools). Let cool, then cut the bacon into bite-size pieces. 

Meanwhile, light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Brush the onions with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until softened and browned, 10 minutes. Separate the onions into rings. Brush the peaches with olive oil and grill over moderately high heat until tender, 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate. 

In a large bowl, toss the onions with the peaches and bacon. Add the buttermilk dressing and toss to coat. Serve right away. 


bacon recipe courtesy of: Linton Hopkins, Food & Wine, July 2012

1795. STRAWBERRY, CLEMENTINE ORANGE and BACON SALAD

1/2 of a bunch of Red Leaf Lettuce, torn
1 head heart of Romaine lettuce, torn
1 pint fresh sliced strawberries, divided
1 can (11 ounces) Clementine oranges, drained
8 slices thick bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup pecan halves
3 teaspoons water
3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
dash of salt
2 teaspoons finely chopped chives

Place the lettuce in a large bowl. Reserve l cup of sliced strawberries for dressing. Add remaining stawberries and orange segments to lettuce. Set aside. Place l cup sliced strawberries, water, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, pepper and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Stir in chives. Pour dressing over lettuce and toss gently. Divide the salad on individual salad plates, Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and pecans. Serve immediately.


bacon recipe courtesy of: epicurious.com, July 26, 2005

1579. STRAWBERRY and MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD with BACON and ALMONDS

Salad:
8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 cups sliced, fresh strawberries
1 11-oz. can mandarin oranges, drained
1 small or medium red onion, sliced into thin rings
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
4-6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Dressing:
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/4 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon grated onion
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1 dash salt
1/3 cup canola oil or vegetable oil

In a 2-cup microwaveable bowl, combine all dressing ingredients except oil and microwave on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Stir until sugar dissolves. Whisk in oil, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

In large salad bowl, combine lettuce


bacon recipe courtesy of: Victoria, Marion, Illinois | Recipe4Living.com, February 6, 2009

1050. GRILLED NECTARINE and BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD with BACON and PISTACHIOS

makes 6 servings


1 nectarine, peeled and pitted
3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoon sherry or champagne vinegar
2 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 nectarines, pitted
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, flattened slightly
salt and pepper to taste
8 cup washed and torn butter lettuce, lightly packed
1/3 cup shelled pistachios
6 strips crisp, cooked bacon, crumbled
2 green onions, sliced

Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Cut each nectarine into 8 slices. Place on a well-oiled grill over medium-high heat and cook for a few minutes on each side to lightly brown. Season chicken with salt and pepper; place on grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Let cool.* Place lettuce in a large salad bowl. Cut chicken into bite-size strips and add to bowl with pistachios, bacon, green onions and dressing; toss well. Add grilled nectarines and toss again lightly.


courtesy of: California Tree Fruit Agreement, 975 I Street, P.O. Box 968, Reedley, California 93654-0968, (559) 638-8260

397. BACON, ORANGE, and CREAM FRUIT SALAD

Serves 8


1 3-1/2 or 3-3/4 oz. package Instant Vanilla Pudding
1-1/2 cup milk
1 lb. bacon cooked and drained
1 20 oz. can pineapple chunks drained
1 16 oz. can peaches drained, sliced
1 11 oz. can Mandarin orange sections drained
2 medium apples cored and chopped
1/2 6 oz. can (1/3 cup) frozen orange juice concentrate thawed
3/4 cup sour cream
3 medium bananas sliced

Combine pudding mix with milk. Cook vanilla pudding according to directions.
Mix remaining ingredients into pudding and serve.


courtesy of: Lisa Larrigan / Farmer John Meats, Clougherty Packing Company, 3049 E. Vernon Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90058