Slab Bacon, Blue Cheese & Tomato Salad

(FOX Providence) - This morning in The Rhode Show Kitchen we’re cooking up Slab Bacon, Blue Cheese & Tomato Salad with Chef CJ Correnti of Providence Prime and Providence Oyster Bar.

INGREDIENTS

4 Slices ½ inch thick cut slab bacon

1 Whole Beefsteak or Vine Ripe Tomato

1 cup Gorgonzola Cheese, Crumbled

1 tbsp. Chives Chopped

Salt and Pepper to taste

2 tbsp. Balsamic Reduction

STEPS

Pre-heat the oven to Medium Heat on Broiler setting, with rack at upper third of the oven.

Place slab bacon on rack and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until crisp and browned.

While bacon is cooking slice the tomato into 4 slices and season with salt and pepper.

Chop the scallions and crumble the blue cheese into bite size pieces.

When bacon is done place on platter layering with the tomatoes, top with chopped chives, and crumbled blue cheese.

Finish with a drizzle of the balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.

Serves: 3-4 people, Uses: Breakfast Side Dish or Party Platter

INFO

Providence Oyster Bar
283 Atwells Avenue
Providence, RI 02903
401.272.8866

Providence Prime
279 Atwells Ave
Providence, RI 02903
401.454.8881