Alsatian Dandelion Salad - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Wash dandelions; cut off roots and any damaged leaves; dry; chill.
Fry bacon in a small skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels.
When ready to serve, add vinegar to bacon drippings, and heat.
Put dandelions, shallots, garlic, salt, and pepper in a salad bowl; add oil; toss lightly.
Add heated bacon dripping-vinegar mixture; toss.
Serve at once, garnished with crisp bacon.