BLT Salad Bites

Who hasn't figured out that I'm a Food Network fan?  

I get so many great ideas and recipes watching Food Network.  It's hard to find enough time to try all of the recipes I stash away and say I'll give this a try one day.  

Well, here's one that is perfect for your next summer picnic or potluck.

Chive Mayo

 1/4 cup mayo
2 Tbsp plain yogurt
1 tsp chopped fresh chives

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

BLT Salad Bites

3 oz pancetta, cut into small dice (you could use bacon)

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 tsp chopped fresh chives

1 tsp red wine vinegar

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

16 Little Gem lettuce leaves

For the chive may:  Mix together the mayo, yogurt, chives, lemon juice, mustard, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper in a small bowl; set aside.  (The may can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.)

For the BLT salad bites:  Saute the pancetta in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, 5 - 7 minutes.  Transfer to a plate.  

Combine the tomatoes, olive oil, chives, vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper in a medium bowl.  Let sit for 5 minutes. 

Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter.  Spoon about 1 1/2 tsp of chive mayo onto the center of each leaf.  Top with about 1 Tbsp of the tomato mixture and some crispy pancetta.  Sprinkle with Parmesan.