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Skillet BLT Panzanella

By Judy KimPublished: Sep 1, 2016
Skillet BLT Panzanella Recipe
Judy Kim
Yields:
4
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
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Bacon and crunchy croutons make this salad feel more like the sandwich you know and love.

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz. thick-cut bacon, cut into 1" pieces
  • 2 cups ciabatta bread, torn into small pieces
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 5 oz. arugula
  • 1 lb. very ripe tomatoes, mixed varieties and sizes, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup torn basil leaves

Directions

    1. Step 1Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and add bacon in an even layer. Fry until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon using a slotted spoon onto a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Remove half the bacon fat and reserve.
    2. Step 2Make croutons: Return pan to medium heat and toss bread in bacon fat; season with salt and pepper. Toast until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer croutons to a bowl and set aside.
    3. Step 3Add remaining bacon fat to sauté pan and toss with garlic over medium heat. Sauté until garlic is softened and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir together with balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
    4. Step 4Add arugula, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and croutons; toss together with dressing. Top with bacon and basil and serve immediately.
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