Tomato & Bacon Crostini

Tomato & Bacon Crostini

Tomato & Bacon Crostini

3 lb tomatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces

12 basil leaves, torn

1 small red onion, coarsely chopped

¼ cup Spirits & Spice Italian Carolea Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 Tbsp Spirits & Spice Aceto Balsamico Vintage 

Salt and freshly ground pepper

¾ lb sliced bacon

½ cup mayonnaise

1 ½ tsp Spirits & Spice Hot Horseradish Mustard

½ tsp Spirits & Spice A Tale of Two Cities Curry spice

¾ tsp Spirits & Spice Ragin’ Cajun spice

1 ½ tsp Fresh lemon juice

1 small garlic clove, minced

Dash of hot sauce and crusty bread, for serving

 

Preheat the oven to 450°. In a bowl, toss the tomatoes, basil, onion, olive oil and vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Let stand for 15 minutes.

Set a wire rack on a baking sheet and arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the rack. Bake the bacon in the upper third of the oven for 15 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp-chewy. Let cool, then break into small pieces.

In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the mustard, curry powder, Cajun spice mix, lemon juice, garlic, and hot sauce.

Sprinkle the bacon over the tomato salad and serve the mayonnaise and bread on the side.  Enjoy!


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