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.

Shireen Imran
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This salad is so easy to make, it's perfect for a weeknight meal.


N s N s
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. It's a perfect summer salad.


Bruce Fraser
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This salad is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.


Dacie Litwinczuk
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I added some chopped walnuts to this salad for extra crunch.


Nabeel Tariq
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover hard-boiled eggs.


Rachiel Pepito
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I used a mix of baby greens and arugula in this salad. It was a nice change from the usual lettuce salad.


Patrina Deese
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I'm on a diet, so I used turkey bacon in this salad. It was still very good.


Love Tension
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their greens. My kids love the bacon and avocado.


marchella mack
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I'm not a big fan of avocado, so I left it out of this salad. It was still really good.


Phaedra Ribaric
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was delicious! It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table quickly.


tevin
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon. It's also a great salad to take to a potluck.


Christopher
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I make it all the time in the summer.


Amir Khan
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used a store-bought dressing, but I think it would be even better with a homemade dressing.


rajpar zaada
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I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one was really good. The bacon and avocado added a lot of flavor. I would definitely make this salad again.


Maryam Abdulquadir
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big success! Everyone loved it. The dressing was especially popular. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Iftasumali abir
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This baby leaf salad was a hit! The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I also loved the addition of the hard-boiled eggs and avocado. It was a great way to use up some of the baby greens from my garden.