Southern Greens With Hot Bacon Vinaigrette
Be sure to wash your greens well. You can use one or a combination of greens.
Steps
Cook bacon in large skillet over med-high heat 10 minutes or until crisp.
Place on paper towls to drain , them about` / 4 cup drippings in the skillet.
Coarsely crumble bacon.
Add shallots and garlic to skillet.
Cook and stir over medium heat 2 minutes or until shallots are just softened.
Stir in vinegar and pepper tost pecan halves , spread on baking sheet and bake at 375f for 7-10 minutes or until light gold.
Remove stems from greens and discard , then coarsely chop.
Place in large bowl.
Just before serving , toss with enough of the hot vinaigrette to lightly coat greens , tossing quickly to mix and barely wilt the greens.
Divide among 8 serving plates and sprinkle with crumbled bacon and top with pecans.
Ingredients
bacon, shallot, garlic, white wine vinegar, fresh ground pepper, greens, pecan halves