Food News and Trends A Pound of Bacon Makes This the Salad of Summer By Allrecipes Editorial Team Published on July 12, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Summer calls for salad. Any excuse to use up garden-fresh ingredients, really. As soon as a heatwave hits, I'm stocking up on tomatoes, cucumbers, and all that's ripe at the farmers' market. Turn on the stove? No way! I may have changed my mind, though, after looking at the recipe our community dubbed the best across the board. I'm talking over 100 thousand views and 14 thousand saves! It all boils down to four words: Bacon makes it better. That pound of bacon is going to drop a flavor bomb you don't want to miss. Bacon Avocado Salad Photo by dkangas. We've got all the summer recipes bacon lovers need. Our Community's Favorite New Recipe Our cooking community was ready to fire up the grill for their favorite new recipe. Next time you're grilling, try cooking a few of these potato wedges, too. No need to wrap these veggies in foil; the grill grates provide a perfect sear. Grilled Potato Wedges Photo by bikerfamily. Unsure about grilling? We've got pro tips from Chef John and healthy recipes to get you started. Most-Searched For Recipes Sure, Fourth of July was a big draw last week, but there was also a big surge in searches for camping meals as well as no-bake peanut butter pie. We've got you covered on both terms below. Camping Recipes Barbequed Cabbage. Photo by bd.weld. No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie Peanut Butter Pie. Photo by Melissa Goff. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit