Caprese Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

 

One of my favorite salads to make during these hot summer months.  Cool and refreshing and packed with so much flavor. What a wonderful combination. This dressing is so good!

Caprese Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

4 ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices

1 package fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 12-inch slices

fresh basil leaves

6 thick bacon slices, chopped

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Arrange tomatoes, cheese, and basil leaves on serving platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  

You can put the tomatoes on top or the basil on top. Your preference. I do a combination of both.

Dressing

Saute chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove from heat. 

Transfer 3 tablespoons of the bacon fat into a mixing bowl. Let stand for 1 minute. Whisk in vinegar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad right before serving.

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