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BLT Salad with Spicy Aioli Recipe
by Phil

BLT Salad with Spicy Aioli

This is a great way to take advantage of the fantastic tomatoes coming our way. It can be prepared simply in a bowl for family style dining, or artistically stacked on plates for a more elegant presentation.

Rating: 4/5
Avg. 4/5 1 vote
Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Tomatoes
  • 6 slices (your favorite) bacon
  • Handful baby arugula, shredded.
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon cajun spice mix
  • 1 Tablespoon Curry
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • Rice vinegar
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

Directions

  1. Prepare the tomatoes by slicing them or cutting them into chunks, depending on your intended presentation. I like to salt them and put them in a strainer after slicing in order to de-water them and concentrate their flavors.
  2. Marinate the tomatoes for an hour or more. I use a simple 1/3 cup olive oil + rice vinegar, but you could be more adventurous if you like. Cook and drain the bacon slices. Prepare the aioli: Put the eggs yolks, garlic, curry, cajun spices, lemon juice in a food processor, then slowly pour/emulsify in the olive and canola oils. To finish: Drain the tomatoes from their marinade and arrange them, then add the shredded arugula, layer on the bacon slices and top with the aioli.