Cherry Tomato Salad

A nice, simple salad from Elizabeth Powell. It also travels well for picnics in a thermos.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  pint cherry tomatoes
• 6  slices bacon
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1  tablespoon tarragon vinegar
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 6  leaves romaine lettuce
• 2  tablespoons chives, chopped

Directions

1. Wash and stem tomatoes. Dry completely.
2. Cook bacon until very crisp; drain thoroughly on paper towels.
3. Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and basil. Pour over tomatoes, crumble bacon over all, and stir to coat tomatoes with dressing. Serve on lettuce leaves, sprinkled with chives.
4. Serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.