A simple summer recipe featuring fresh, local tomatoes and Weaver’s of Wellsville bacon from Locals Market.

 

Recipe video found here.

We love a simple recipe around here, and better yet when it involves using up the bunches of tomatoes we get every summer! A few slices of fresh tomato, a little salt, a swipe of pesto, some crumbled feta, and a generous handful of crispy Weaver’s of Wellsville Double Smoked Bacon is all it takes to turn peak-season tomatoes into something worth building a whole meal around.

This is the of recipe that barely qualifies as cooking (and that’s exactly the point). The ingredients start at Locals Market in Dillsburg, where you’ll find fresh, local tomatoes at their summer best, alongside Weaver’s of Wellsville bacon to round it out.

 

The Recipe Details

Great tomato dishes live and die by the tomatoes themselves, so start there. Look for ones that are heavy for their size, deeply colored, and fragrant at the stem. Local, in-season tomatoes from Locals Market are exactly what this dish calls for; they simply taste like more. From there, every other ingredient is chosen to complement, not compete:

• Salt and pepper draw out the tomato’s natural sweetness and juice.
• Pesto brings herby, garlicky brightness.
• Feta adds a salty, tangy creaminess.
• Weaver’s of Wellsville Double Smoked Bacon brings smoky richness and crunch — the one ingredient that turns this from a side dish into something people remember.

It’s a small list of ingredients, but each one is pulling real weight.

 

The Ingredients:

• Fresh, local tomatoes: heirloom, beefsteak, or your favorite variety, from Locals Market
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Pesto: store-bought or homemade both work
• Feta cheese, crumbled
• Weaver’s of Wellsville Double Smoked Bacon, cooked and crumbled

This recipe scales easily. You can use one large tomato for a quick snack, or slice several for a shareable appetizer board.

 

The Steps:

1. Cook the bacon. Cook the Weaver’s of Wellsville Double Smoked Bacon until crisp, using your preferred method (stovetop, oven, or air fryer all work well). Let it cool slightly, then crumble or chop into bite-sized pieces.
2. Slice the tomatoes. Slice fresh tomatoes into rounds about ¼-inch thick and arrange them on a serving board or platter.
3. Season. Sprinkle the sliced tomatoes with salt and pepper, letting them sit for a minute or two. This helps draw out their natural juices and concentrates the flavor.
4. Layer the toppings. Spoon or drizzle pesto over each tomato slice. Scatter crumbled feta evenly across the board, followed by the crumbled bacon.
5. Serve immediately. This dish is best enjoyed fresh, while the bacon is still warm and crisp and the tomatoes are at their juiciest.

 

Ways to Serve It

This recipe is just as comfortable on a breakfast table as it is on an appetizer spread:

• As a breakfast side: Pair it alongside scrambled eggs and toast for a fresh, savory start to the day.
• As an appetizer: Set it out on a board with extra crusty bread or crackers for scooping — perfect for a summer get-together.
• As a light lunch: Add a few extra tomato slices and serve with a side salad for a meal that’s light but satisfying.

 

A Few Notes & Variations

• Tomato variety matters. Heirloom tomatoes bring beautiful color and a balance of sweet and tangy flavor, while beefsteak tomatoes offer a meatier bite and hold up well to layered toppings. Either way, fresh and local is the goal.
• Make your own pesto if you have fresh basil on hand. It only takes a few minutes in a food processor and adds an extra layer of homemade flavor.
• Swap the cheese. Feta is classic here, but fresh mozzarella or a soft goat cheese both work beautifully if you want to switch things up.
• Bacon is the star, so don’t skimp. Weaver’s Double Smoked Bacon has a deep, smoky flavor that holds its own against the brightness of the tomatoes and pesto. Cook it a little extra crispy for the best texture contrast.
• Make it ahead, mostly. You can cook the bacon and make the pesto in advance, but slice the tomatoes and assemble just before serving for the best flavor and texture.

 

Find Your Ingredients at Locals Market

Fresh, local tomatoes and Weaver’s of Wellsville Double Smoked Bacon are both waiting for you at Locals Market in Dillsburg, PA. When tomato season is this good, this is exactly how to use it.

 

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