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											| What You Need: |  |  |  |  |  
	| 1 pound young, tender dandelion leaves
		4 thin slices bacon, chopped
		2 tablespoons wine vinegar
		2 shallots or scallions, cleaned and minced
		2 garlic cloves, crushed or minced
		Salt, pepper to taste
		2 tablespoons olive oil |  |  |  |  |  
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									| How To Cook: |  |  |  |  |  | 1. Wash dandelions; cut off roots and any damaged leaves; dry; chill. 
 
 |  | 2. Fry bacon in a small skillet until crisp; drain on paper toweling. 
 
 |  | 3. When ready to serve, add vinegar to bacon drippings, and heat. 
 
 |  | 4. Put dandelions, shallots or scallions, garlic, salt, and pepper in a salad bowl; add oil; toss lightly. 
 
 |  | 5. Add heated bacon dripping-vinegar mixture; toss. 
 
 |  | 6. Serve at once, garnished with crisp bacon. 
 
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