Bacon, Avacado and Tomato Salad

Any salad that starts with "Bacon" is a good thing in my book. :-)

This salad came out of my kitchen last week, and I liked it so much that, I made it 3 more times throughout the week.  I will say though, be prepared, you might want to eat two in one sitting. (or have a snack with it) It's a high fat, but kinda low calorie meal, so I think it's fine to eat two. :-)

Bacon, Avocado & Tomato Salad 

(This makes one salad)

1 Avocado
3 strips of nitrate free bacon   *plus more for snacking . . . ;-)
3 tbs chopped red onion
1/3 cup diced cherry tomatoes    I used these and they were fab.
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
3 tbs chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste

First cook your bacon, and if you've never learned how to do this properly, watch this video.  It changed my life. :) Also, be prepared, to cook bacon properly it takes about 15 min.  Thus the need for a few extra slices on hand for snacking ;-)

While your bacon is cooking, dice your tomatoes, and onions, and put them in a bowl.  Drizzle the olive oil over them, season with salt and pepper and mix together. Set Aside.

Once your bacon is done. Half, pit and slice your avocado and fan it on the plate. Pour the tomato mixture over the avocado, and tear up the bacon on top. Then sprinkle your chopped basil over the top.  YUMMY!