*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                           Cherry Tomato Salad

Recipe By     : Elizabeth Powell
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:20
Categories    : Salads                           Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      Pint          Cherry Tomatoes
   6                    Bacon Slices
     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      tbsp          Chives -- chopped

 Wash and stem tomatoes. Dry completely. Cook bacon until very crisp; drain
thoroughly on paper towels.  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.

Serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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NOTES : Travels well for picnics in a wide-mouthed thermos jar.