Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb. slab or thick sliced bacon, diced
  • 1 pt. halved cherry tomatoes
  • 2 large cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 4 c. Borto lettuce, torn (1 head)
  • 1/2 c. parsley leaves (whole)
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh tarragon leaves (optional)
  • 3 oz. goat or Feta cheese
  • 8 oz. bow tie pasta, cooked

Method

  • Saute bacon 5 minutes until browned; remove bacon with slotted spoon to cup lined with paper towel.
  • Discarding all but 1 tablespoon fat, heat skillet on medium-high and saute tomatoes one minute.
  • Add garlic; saute 30 seconds.
  • Add pepper, oil and vinegar and mix well.
  • Place remaining ingredients in serving bowl; top
  • with bacon and tomato and mix and toss.
  • Makes 4 servings.