Alsatian Dandelion Salad

Submitted by CJAY8248

"Found on alleasyrecipes.com. Posted for ZWT8- France."

 

• Ready In: 13mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 4 salads
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb young tender dandelion greens
• 4 thin slices bacon, chopped
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 2 shallots, cleaned and minced (or scallions)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

directions

1. Wash dandelions; cut off roots and any damaged leaves; dry; chill.
2. Fry bacon in a small skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels.
3. When ready to serve, add vinegar to bacon drippings, and heat.
4. Put dandelions, shallots, garlic, salt, and pepper in a salad bowl; add oil; toss lightly.
5. Add heated bacon dripping-vinegar mixture; toss.
6. Serve at once, garnished with crisp bacon.