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Ingredients

1. 1/4 pound sliced bacon
2. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3. 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
4. 1 garlic clove, very finely chopped
5. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6. 1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence
7. Salt and freshly ground pepper
8. 3 pounds assorted tomatoes, quartered or halved
9. 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
10. 1/2 cup torn basil leaves

Directions

1. In a medium skillet, cook the bacon slices over moderate heat, turning once, until crisp. Drain the bacon on paper towels, then crumble into pieces.
2. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil with the cider vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard and herbes de Provence and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the tomatoes on a platter and season lightly with salt and pepper. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the tomatoes. Sprinkle with the crumbled bacon and blue cheese, garnish with the basil leaves and serve.