Killed Lettuce

Name: Killed Lettuce
Ingredients: 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into lardons; 1 shallot, minced; 2 scallions, white and some green parts thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; Your favorite hot sauce; 6 cups crisp salad greens (such as romaine, iceberg, or arugula-a mix or just one), torn into bite-size pieces; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Eggs (optional)

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into lardons
1 shallot, minced
2 scallions, white and some green parts thinly sliced
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Your favorite hot sauce
6 cups crisp salad greens (such as romaine, iceberg, or arugula-a mix or just one), torn into bite-size pieces
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Eggs (optional)

Directions

1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the bacon and cook until the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes. Put the pieces of bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Keep the grease in the pan.
2

Turn the heat down to medium. Add the shallots and saute until soft and fragrant, then add the scallions and do the same.
3

Turn the heat to high and add the vinegar and a few dashes of hot sauce. Stir to combine and deglaze. Off the heat, add the leaves and toss gently, just until slightly wilted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4

Serve the lettuce onto individual plates, drizzling any extra sauce over. Scatter the bacon over top. Add a fried or soft-boiled egg to each, if you like.