Recipe courtesy of Michael Lomonaco

Curly Endive and Apple Smoked Bacon Salad

Name: Curly Endive and Apple Smoked Bacon Salad
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound thick cut slab bacon, cut into 1/4- inch pieces, lardons; 2 tablespoons chopped shallots; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 head chicory, cut into bite-size pieces, well washed and dried; 1 cup fresh croutons

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Total: 20 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

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Ingredients

1 pound thick cut slab bacon, cut into 1/4- inch pieces, lardons

2 tablespoons chopped shallots

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup olive oil

1 head chicory, cut into bite-size pieces, well washed and dried

1 cup fresh croutons

Directions

Place bacon in a hot skillet over low heat. Cook completely to render fat. Remove lardons from skillet and reserve on paper towels. From the skillet remove 2 tablespoons of rendered fat to a bowl. Add shallots to fat. Stir in mustard and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in oil until dressing is emulsified.
Toss chicory pieces with bacon, vinaigrette and croutons.