Baby Leaf Salad with Bacon

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

   Lay the bacon on a baking sheet, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until crisp.

3. 3

   Dry on paper towels and large dice.

4. 4

   For the dressing, place the egg yolk, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the bowl of a food processor fitted with steel blade.

5. 5

   Process until smooth.

6. 6

   With the food processor running, slowly pour the olive oil through the feed tube (as though you were making mayonnaise) and process until thick.

7. 7

   Add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan and pulse 3 times.

8. 8

   Toss the lettuce with enough dressing to moisten well.

9. 9

   Divide the lettuce among 4 plates.

10. 10

    With a very sharp knife or a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan into large shards and arrange them on the lettuce.

11. 11

    Sprinkle the diced bacon over the salad and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.