BLT Salad

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup plus 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil, plus small whole leaves for garnish
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pinch of freshly ground pepper
• 2 medium tomatoescored, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 8 thick slices bacon, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch strips
• 2 large bunches of arugula, thick stems discarded
• Pan-Roasted Garlic Potatoes
• 1/4 cup finely chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese