Be sure not to overcook the bacon. Seven minutes is just right.

　　

Ingredients

makes 4 servings

　　1/2 pound slab bacon, cut into 1x1/4-inch pieces

　　4 cups cubed (1 inch) French bread

　　1 teaspoon dried thyme

　　4 cups baby arugula

　　4 cups frisée

　　4 ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes

　　2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives

　　1/2 cup prepared ranch dressing

　　

Step 1

1. Cook the bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Reserve 2 tablepsoons of the bacon fat.

　　

Step 2

2. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

　　

Step 3

3. Toss bread cubes with bacon fat, thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden, 12-15 minutes, shaking the pan once.

　　

Step 4

4. Place arugula and frisée in a bowl.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Nutritional analysis per serving: 480 calories

　　35 g carbs

　　13 g protein

　　33 g fat

　　30 mg cholesterol

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by PARADE