Name: Bacon, Tomato & Dijon Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Mixed Greens Salad
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 12 slices bacon; 1 (227 g) block cheddar cheese; 1 ½ English cucumbers; 3 red bell peppers; 1 ½ (142 g) pkgs spring mix (mixed greens); 3 tomatoes; 12 slices whole grain bread; black pepper; Dijon mustard; extra virgin olive oil; honey; red wine vinegar; salt

Bacon, Tomato & Dijon Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Mixed Greens SaladBacon, Tomato & Dijon Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Mixed Greens Salad — a 35-minute dinner recipe with 13 ingredients, serving 6.Ingredients

12 slices bacon

1 (227 g) block cheddar cheese

1 ½ English cucumbers

3 red bell peppers

1 ½ (142 g) pkgs spring mix (mixed greens)

3 tomatoes

12 slices whole grain bread

black pepper

Dijon mustard

extra virgin olive oil

honey

red wine vinegar

salt

Instructions

Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

While the skillet heats up, wash and dry the fresh produce. (Skip the mixed greens if they came pre-washed.)

Once the skillet is hot, working in batches if necessary, add bacon and cook until crispy, 3-5 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. (Reserve skillet with drippings for later use.)

Meanwhile, place oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk to combine the dressing.

Trim and quarter cucumbers lengthwise, then cut crosswise into bite-sized pieces. Add to the bowl with the dressing.

Trim, seed, and medium dice bell peppers. Add to the bowl and set aside.

Coarsely grate cheese.

Slice tomatoes crosswise into thin rounds.

Place bread slices on a flat surface. Spread half of the bread with Dijon, then layer with cheddar, tomato, and bacon. Cover sandwiches with the remaining bread slices.

Return skillet (with drippings) to medium heat, add oil, and swirl to coat the bottom. Working in batches, place sandwiches in the skillet and cook until the bottoms are golden brown, 2-4 minutes.

Remove the sandwiches to a plate and add more oil to the skillet. Return sandwiches to the skillet, browned-side up, and cook until golden brown on the other side and the cheese is melted, 2-4 minutes more. Once done, transfer to a cutting board and slice in half.

Add mixed greens to the bowl with dressing and toss to combine the salad.

To serve, divide salad and sandwiches between plates. Enjoy!

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