Killed Salad

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Appears in Cook's Country February/March 2017

Far from “killed,” this wilted mountain favorite is vibrant and lively.

SERVES4

TIME25 minutes

Killed Salad

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

At its most basic, this traditional Appalachian dish is made by pouring hot bacon grease over greens to warm and barely wilt them. Six slices of bacon and 3 tablespoons of bacon fat enhanced rather than overpowered the lettuce. We used gree...

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