Roasted Onion Bacon & Tomato Salad

• Difficulty2/5
• Prep time10 mins
• Cook time1.5 hrs
• Serves6 - 8
• HardwoodHickory

This smoked summer salad has a delicious and robust flavor. Roasted onions paired with smoked bacon and tomatoes over a bed of lettuce will make your taste buds sing.

• 4 sweet onions, papery skin removed
• 6 slices bacon, crumbled
• 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp teaspoon salt, or more to taste

• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced

• 2 cups crunchy lettuce, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup croutons for serving
• 1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese

• 4 sweet onions, papery skin removed
• 6 slices bacon, crumbled
• 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 cups crunchy lettuce, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup croutons for serving
• 1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese

When ready to cook, start the Traeger on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes).

Arrange the onions on the grill grate. Smoke for 30 minutes.

Take onions off the grill and wrap each individually in aluminum foil. Return to the grill.

Increase the temperature to 350 degrees F. Roast the onions until they are tender, about 1 hour.

When onions are cooled, remove and discard the foil. Coarsely chop the onions, discarding the ends.

Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl combine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil.

Add the bacon crumbles, onion, tomato, cucumber, and lettuce. Gently toss the ingredients until the salad is coated with the dressing.

Transfer to a salad bowl and top with croutons and Parmesan. Enjoy!

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