This vibrant salad combines the freshness of ripe tomatoes with the creaminess of avocado and the smoky crunch of bacon. The tomatoes are hollowed out and chilled to create natural cups, then filled with a zesty mixture of diced tomatoes, green chiles, onion, and lemon juice. Just before serving, mashed avocado is folded in to keep it bright green and fresh. The dish is assembled on a bed of crisp lettuce, offering a perfect balance of textures: cool, juicy tomatoes, smooth guacamole, and salty, crispy bacon bits. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal light lunch or a refreshing side dish for summer gatherings, bringing together simple ingredients into a sophisticated yet easy-to-make meal.
Cate’S Guacamole-Tomato Salad
Description
This vibrant salad combines the freshness of ripe tomatoes with the creaminess of avocado and the smoky crunch of bacon. The tomatoes are hollowed out and chilled to create natural cups, then filled with a zesty mixture of diced tomatoes, green chiles, onion, and lemon juice. Just before serving, mashed avocado is folded in to keep it bright green and fresh. The dish is assembled on a bed of crisp lettuce, offering a perfect balance of textures: cool, juicy tomatoes, smooth guacamole, and salty, crispy bacon bits. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal light lunch or a refreshing side dish for summer gatherings, bringing together simple ingredients into a sophisticated yet easy-to-make meal.Ingredients
Directions
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Fry the 4 slices of bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, then drain on paper towels and crumble.
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Cut the tops off the 6 tomatoes, core them, and carefully scoop out the insides to create hollow cups.
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Finely chop the scooped-out tomato centers.
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Sprinkle the inside of the hollowed tomato shells with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
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Place the tomatoes upside down on paper towels to drain excess juice, then refrigerate to chill.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomato centers, finely chopped onion, diced green chiles, lemon juice, wax pepper juice, and remaining salt.
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Mix well and refrigerate the mixture until ready to serve.
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Just before serving, mash the avocados into the tomato mixture to create a guacamole-like filling.
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Arrange a bed of lettuce on serving plates and place the chilled tomato shells on top.
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Fill each tomato shell with the avocado-tomato mixture.
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Top each stuffed tomato with the crumbled bacon and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 57.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.5g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 9762.5mg407%
- Total Carbohydrate 12.9g5%
- Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
- Sugars 7.4g
- Protein 2.5g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
