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Bibb and Radish Salad with Bacon Dressing (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

Bibb and Radish Salad with Bacon Dressing (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

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Bibb and Radish Salad with Bacon Dressing (Alexandra Guarnaschelli)

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Ingredients:

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6 oz slab bacon, trimmed and cut into thin, bite-size pieces 1/2 cup water
2 shallots, peeled
kosher salt
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
8 radishes , tops trimmed down to 1/2-inch, thoroughly washed and dried
1 tbsp dijon mustard
3 heads bibb lettuce, removed, cut in 1/2, washed and dried

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This is a simple combination of ingredients that I find refreshing. When I was growing up, my father would always serve a huge salad and say You always need a few leaves to feel good . It is his salads that I carried with me throughout my career as a chef and mother.
Cook's Note: For optimum results, chill the lettuce and radishes before tossing and serving. This salad is so refreshing when eaten cold!
In a large skillet, over medium heat, add the bacon and 1/2 cup water. Bring the water to a boil and reduce until it evaporates. The bacon will start to render its fat and brown. Lower the heat and allow to cook at a slow, steady pace. When the bacon is crispy and light brown, drain the fat into a medium-size bowl and set the bacon aside. Put the shallots on a flat surface and cut them into thin rounds. Transfer to a large salad bowl and season them with salt, to taste. Add the red wine vinegar and mustard and stir to blend. Stir in the bacon fat, tasting as you go. Start with about 1/4 cup of the fat and taste as you add the rest. There should be a good balance between the bacon flavor and the acidity of the red wine vinegar. Set aside. Put the radishes on a cutting board and, using a small, sharp knife, slice them into 1/4-inch rounds (with the bit of the tops still attached). Add them to a small bowl and stir in the mustard. Add the Bibb lettuce to the bowl with the bacon dressing. Toss to blend. Taste for seasoning, then stir in the radishes and the cooked bacon. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	272.91 Kcal (1143 kJ)
Calories from fat	163.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.15g	28%
Cholesterol	46.5mg	16%
Sodium	1024.38mg	43%
Potassium	227.59mg	5%
Total Carbs	9.92g	3%
Sugars	4.67g	19%
Dietary Fiber	2g	8%
Protein	16.95g	34%
Vitamin C	6.2mg	10%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	27.4mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	215.65 Kcal (903 kJ)
Calories from fat	129.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.34g	28%
Cholesterol	36.74mg	16%
Sodium	809.45mg	43%
Potassium	179.84mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.84g	3%
Sugars	3.69g	19%
Dietary Fiber	1.58g	8%
Protein	13.39g	34%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	10%
Iron	0.5mg	4%
Calcium	21.7mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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