BABY LEAF SALAD WITH BACON

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Baby Leaf Salad with Bacon image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 38m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces good bacon
1 extra large egg yolk, at room temperature
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups good olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus 1/4 pound chunk very good Parmesan
Mesclun greens for 4, washed and spun dry

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Lay the bacon on a baking sheet, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until crisp. Dry on paper towels and large dice.
  • For the dressing, place the egg yolk, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the bowl of a food processor fitted with steel blade. Process until smooth. With the food processor running, slowly pour the olive oil through the feed tube (as though you were making mayonnaise) and process until thick. Add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan and pulse 3 times.
  • Toss the lettuce with enough dressing to moisten well. Divide the lettuce among 4 plates. With a very sharp knife or a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan into large shards and arrange them on the lettuce. Sprinkle the diced bacon over the salad and serve.

Muhammad Naeem
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I'm allergic to bacon, so I can't eat this salad.


Kloie Raine
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This salad is too expensive for my budget.


Casey Robertson
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I don't like bacon, so I'm not sure if I would like this salad.


Ahsan Memmon
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This salad seems a bit too simple for my taste.


Tuhinur Islam
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I'm not sure about the combination of baby spinach and bacon, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Partho dey
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This salad looks so good! I can't wait to try it.


Norma Rocha
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I'm going to try this salad with goat cheese next time. I think it would be a great addition.


Hamid Shah Wazir
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This salad would also be great with grilled chicken or salmon.


Qaunding Mezar
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


bhuwan gurung
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love how versatile it is - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Earnest Saviye
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is actually really good. The bacon and dressing make all the difference.


Blood For The Blood God
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Md Rishad Sorkar
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was perfect. It was light and flavorful, and the dressing was just the right amount of tangy.


ThAbiso Khumalo
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of the sweet and salty flavors. It's a great side dish for any meal.


Ramash Ramash
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The bacon was crispy and the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy salad.


zas galaxy
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of baby spinach, bacon, and balsamic vinaigrette was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.