This recipe is a delicious way to enjoy the incredible flavors of summer. Cook the bacon and couscous, dice your tomatoes and peaches, throw together with some arugula and balsamic and bam! you have a jazzed up version of a BLT salad.
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BLT Salad
This salad just screams summer with it's garden fresh tomatoes, ripe peaches, and peppery arugula. This comes together quickly and is packed full of flavor.
Servings 4
Calories 398kcal
Ingredients
- 4 medium-large ripe tomatoes
- 2-3 medium-large ripe peaches
- 8-12 strips thick cut bacon
- 1 cup Israeli couscous
- 1/4 cup basil leaves
- 6-10 cups arugula
- balsamic dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay bacon strips in an even layer on the baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until it reaches your desired doneness. We like our crispy but not burned and generally cook ours for 14-15 minutes depending on the thickness of the bacon
- Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package instructions
- While the bacon and couscous cook, dice your tomatoes and peaches into wedges and then chop the wedges in half. Chop your basil into thin ribbons
- When the bacon is cooked, removed to a paper towel lined plate to drain off the grease. Once cooled, chop into bite sized pieces.
- Divide the salad ingredients evenly amongst large plates or bowls. Toss with balsamic dressing. This recipe makes enough for 4 entree sized salads or 8 side salads
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g
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