BACON AND LETTUCE SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Pork     Quick & Easy     Bacon     Summer     Lettuce     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 slices meaty smoked bacon (1/2 pound), cut crosswise into 2-inch-long pieces
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds Boston lettuce (3 heads), torn into bite-size pieces (16 cups)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, just until crisp. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, discarding fat from skillet.
  • Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Add lettuce and bacon and toss well.

Sohaib Mirza
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Lyndsey Delk
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I love how customizable this salad is. I can add whatever toppings I have on hand.


Ola Gold
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This salad is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Usama Yousaf
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I've never been a big fan of lettuce salads, but this one is really good. The bacon and dressing really make it.


Sahil Ahmadi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Joshiboy1952
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I wasn't sure about the combination of bacon and lettuce, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together.


Junior Litali
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for last-minute potlucks or gatherings.


MudasirRaza Mughal
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shari Mughal
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I love how customizable this salad is. I can add whatever toppings I have on hand.


rasel ahamed
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This salad is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Shto kumar Shtokumar
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I've never been a big fan of lettuce salads, but this one changed my mind. The bacon and dressing really make it.


BiIaI Khan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon.


zahin zabir
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add different toppings or dressings to change up the flavor.


Aereau Greig
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Arlene Cardenas
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mehboob Sadiq
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of crispy bacon, crunchy lettuce, and tangy dressing.