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Dandelion Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

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Dandelion Salad with Warm Bacon DressingDana Gallagher

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 lb tender dandelion greens, tough stems removed
5 bacon slices
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut greens into 1 1/2-inch lengths and transfer to a large bowl.

    Step 2

    Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet until golden and crisp, then transfer to a cutting board, reserving fat in skillet. Finely chop bacon.

    Step 3

    Whisk together shallot, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then whisk in 3 tablespoons hot bacon fat. Toss greens with enough warm dressing to coat and sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

TagsSaladDandelion GreensLeafy GreensVegetableBaconCured MeatMeatSideDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut Free5 Ingredients or FewerEasyGourmet
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