Dandelion Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Name: Dandelion Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 lb tender dandelion greens, tough stems removed; 1 5 bacon slices; 1 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot; 1 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

From the kitchen of Carly

Bitter dandelion greens meet their match with crackling bacon and a warm, tangy dressing. The hot fat mellows the greens' edge while shallot and cider vinegar add brightness. A simple, satisfying salad that makes you crave seconds.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11 lb tender dandelion greens, tough stems removed
15 bacon slices
11 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
11 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
11/4 teaspoon salt
11/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cut greens into 1 1/2-inch lengths and transfer to a large bowl.
Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet until golden and crisp, then transfer to a cutting board, reserving fat in skillet. Finely chop bacon.
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.