Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Salad with Celery Seed Vinaigrette

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Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Salad with Celery Seed Vinaigrette

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Info

Course:
Appetizer, Cold Appetizer, Main Course, Tapas/Small Plates
Total Time:
Under 30 Minutes
Skill Level:
Moderate
Cost:
Inexpensive

Top Chef Masters, Season 3, Episode 5, Quickfire Challenge,

Ingredients

Croutons:

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 crusty roll, torn into small pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Vinaigrette:

1 pinch celery seed
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Salad:

1 thick slice bacon, cut into 1-inch strips
1 1/2 cups arugula and frissee
2 cherry tomatoes, halved

Directions

1. For croutons, heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium low heat. Add bread, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat with oil and seasoning. Sauté over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove croutons to a plate.

2. Using the same pan as the croutons, fry bacon over medium heat until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels.

3. Meanwhile, in a mortar and pestle combine celery seed, crushed red pepper, salt and fresh ground black pepper bruising lightly, and then add lemon juice and olive oil. Toss salad greens in a bowl with tomatoes, bacon, and croutons.

4. Sprinkle salad with the vinaigrette and toss to coat all ingredients evenly.