Little Gem Salad With Crème Fraîche And Bacon

Name: Little Gem Salad With Crème Fraîche And Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Little Gem Salad; 3 heads Little Gem lettuce, well washed, halved, and soaked again; 1/2 pound good quality bacon; 7 tablespoons creme fraiche and salsa verde dressing; Flaky salt; Pepper; Creme Fraiche and Salsa Verde Dressing; 4 cups loosely packed parsley leaves; 2 cups loosely packed arugula leaves; 1 cup loosely packed mint leaves; 1 cup olive oil; Salt; 1/4 cup minced shallot; 1/2 red wine vinegar; Freshly cracked pepper; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons creme fraiche

Servings: persons

Little Gem Salad
3 heads Little Gem lettuce, well washed, halved, and soaked again
1/2 pound good quality bacon
7 tablespoons creme fraiche and salsa verde dressing
Flaky salt
Pepper
Creme Fraiche and Salsa Verde Dressing
4 cups loosely packed parsley leaves
2 cups loosely packed arugula leaves
1 cup loosely packed mint leaves
1 cup olive oil
Salt
1/4 cup minced shallot
1/2 red wine vinegar
Freshly cracked pepper
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons creme fraiche

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["Dry the lettuce well by rolling it gently in dry paper towels or kitchen towels. Place the lettuce halves in an ""X"" pattern on six plates.", "Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for two minutes before adding the bacon. Turn the heat down to low and toss occasionally while crisping up the strips, approximately 10 minutes.", "Reserve the bacon on a paper towel-covered plate, then mix the dressing.", "Drizzle a hearty dose of the dressing over each plate of lettuce, then finish with the crispy bacon and a pinch of flaky salt.", "Finely chop the parsley, arugula, and mint, mixing them in a large bowl with the olive oil and a generous seasoning of salt to taste.", "Mix the shallot with the red wine vinegar and a hearty dose of fresh black pepper in a separate mixing bowl.", "Allow for the shallots to macerate in the vinegar for 10 minutes while the greens break down in the oil.", "Add the shallot mixture to the greens and mix well with a fork, adjusting the seasoning as desired. Salsa verde should be full flavored and well-seasoned, but highly acidic.", "Mix the creme fraiche, water, 2 tablespoons of the salsa verde, olive oil, and lemon juice in a medium-sized bowl and whisk together gently until the ingredients come together."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Little Gem Salad, 3 heads Little Gem lettuce, well washed, halved, and soaked again, 1/2 pound good quality bacon, 7 tablespoons creme fraiche and salsa verde dressing, and more.

Yes, Little Gem Salad With Crème Fraîche And Bacon falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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