Lunch: Tomato and Bacon Salad in Bibb Lettuce Cups

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Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Tomato and Bacon Salad in Bibb Lettuce Cups

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

4 vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and chopped fine (about 2 cups)
6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste
24 outer Bibb lettuce leaves (about 4 heads), washed and patted dry about 1/4 cup finely shredded fresh basil leaves plus basil sprigs for garnish

Instructions

In a bowl toss together tomatoes, bacon , onion, oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and sprinkle with shredded basil.
Serve lettuce cups on a platter garnished with basil sprigs.

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