Green salad with bacon and cumin

4 servings

20 minutes

Lettuce salad with bacon and cumin is a traditional German dish that combines the freshness of greens with the rich flavor of smoked bacon and the spicy aroma of cumin. Historically, this salad was popular in rural regions of Germany where simple yet rich ingredients were used to create hearty and flavorful dishes. Its taste is a harmony of the crisp lettuce's freshness, the spiciness of fried bacon, and a slight acidity from vinegar complemented by the spicy notes of garlic and cumin. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or as a side to meat main courses. It pairs especially well with rye bread and a glass of cold beer, creating a complete gastronomic experience that conveys the spirit of traditional German cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 231.2
• Proteins: 1.8g
• Fats: 23.5g
• Carbohydrates: 2.8g

Ingredients

• Green salad: 400 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Lard: 100 g
• Vinegar: 2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Caraway: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Separate the salad into leaves, wash, dry, and chop.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green salad: 400 g

2. Slice the bacon thinly and fry it on high heat with garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lard: 100 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

3. For the dressing in the pan where the lard was fried, bring balsamic vinegar with salt and cumin to a boil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vinegar: 2 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Caraway:  to taste

4. Combine the salad and lard. Mix and dress.