Alsatian Dandelion Salad

Total Time: 13 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

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

Recipe

• 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.