Dandelion Salad With Eggs And Bacon Recipes

JACQUES PéPIN'S WILD DANDELION SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium pan over low heat, cook bacon until just crisp, turning occasionally. Remove bacon from pan, and let drain on paper towels. Reserve some of the fat and chop the bacon.
• To make the vinaigrette, finely chop anchovies and garlic and transfer to a medium bowl. Add mustard, vinegar, salt, olive oil, 1 tsp bacon or pancetta fat, olive oil, salt, and black pepper and whisk until combined. Taste for balance and add more oil or vinegar if desired.
• In a large bowl combine greens and vinaigrette and toss until greens are well coated. Top with hard boiled eggs, 1/4 cup of the chopped bacon, and croutons or bread and serve.

DANDELION SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• 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.

DANDELION, BACON AND EGG SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium skillet over low heat, cook bacon until brown and barely crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel, reserving fat.
• Combine the shallot, vinegar, and 3 tablespoons of fat in bowl. Mix well, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Return skillet to stove over low heat. Break eggs into skillet and fry sunny side up or over easy, until whites are set but yolks are still runny.
• Toss greens with dressing and arrange on four plates. Sprinkle bacon evenly over greens. Add one egg to each plate and, if desired, sprinkle with chives. Serve immediately.