Name: Crisp Winter Lettuces with Warm Sweet-and-Sharp Dressing
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 12 cups mixed salad greens such as romaine, watercress, and Bibb and/or Boston; 1 large bunch arugula (optional), coarse stems discarded; 6 scallions, thinly sliced diagonally; 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives; 9 bacon slices (1/2 pound); 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

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Crisp Winter Lettuces with Warm Sweet-and-Sharp DressingMikkel Vang

In keeping with the rest of the menu, this is no shy salad. The sweet and acidic vinaigrette unites with the salty bacon and, along with the lettuces, produces fireworks in the mouth.

Cooks' note:

The vinegar, sugars, and seasoning (without bacon fat) can be boiled to reduce (by half) 2 days ahead. Add to hot bacon fat, then bring to a boil just before making salad.

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