Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound bacon, chopped
- 2 buns (I prefer Hawaiian rolls)
- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 5 large basil leaves, ribboned
- ¾ cup mozzarella, cubed
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (affiliate)
- freshly ground salt and pepper **to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- In large skillet over medium high heat, fry chopped bacon bites until brown and crispy. Remove bacon onto paper towel.
- Chop buns into crouton cubes, and add to bacon grease in skillet. Stir until all grease has soaked into the bread.
- Spread croutons onto large baking sheet and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Bake until croutons are golden brown and crunchy.
- In large bowl, assemble mixed greens, ribboned basil leaves, mozzarella, bacon, and croutons. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and top with freshly ground salt and pepper to your taste liking.