Recipe courtesy of Michael Lomonaco
Curly Endive and Apple Smoked Bacon Salad
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 208
- Total Fat
- 20
- Saturated Fat
- 3
- Carbohydrates
- 5
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 0
- Protein
- 2
- Cholesterol
- 3
- Sodium
- 125
- Total: 20 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 10 min
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.