BLT Panzanella
Ingredients
- 1 (16-oz) pkg bacon, chopped
- 1 (16-oz) loaf French bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 (10-oz) pkg spinach
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 (1-oz) pkg fresh basil, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain, reserving drippings in skillet.
- Place bread pieces on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with all but 1 Tbsp reserved bacon drippings. Toss bread, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until toasted.
- Meanwhile, cook garlic in 1 Tbsp drippings in same skillet 30 seconds. Remove from heat; add vinegar to skillet.
- Combine bacon, croutons, spinach, tomatoes, onion, basil, and vinegar mixture in a large bowl; toss and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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