Escarole Salad With Bacon Caramelized Onions And Blue Cheese Vinaigrette Recipes

ESCAROLE-BACON SALAD

Steps:

• Cook 6 diced strips bacon in a skillet; drain on paper towels. Whisk 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, and salt and pepper into the drippings. Whisk in 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss the dressing with 1 head torn escarole, some sliced radishes, shaved gouda and the bacon.

BACON BLUE CHEESE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil potatoes until tender.
• Cook bacon until crisp, and cut into one inch pieces.
• In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Fold in green onions, cheese, potatoes and bacon.
• Can be served immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

ESCAROLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 1 cup walnuts on rimmed baking sheet and toast in oven 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature and coarsely chop.
• Finely chop remaining walnuts and place in small saucepan with olive oil and garlic. Bring to bare simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat, cool to room temperature, and strain oil into medium bowl. Whisk vinegar, salt, and black pepper into oil.
• Spread escarole over a large platter. Sprinkle coarsely chopped walnuts and red onion over escarole and drizzle dressing over salad. Shave Pecorino Romano on top and serve immediately.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND BACON POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes in half.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions until softened and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Add tarragon; pour in white wine to deglaze pan. Simmer until wine evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
• Mix potatoes, onion, and bacon together in a large bowl. Fold tzatziki sauce, chives, salt, and black pepper into potato mixture.

ESCAROLE WITH BACON, DATES, AND WARM WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine escarole, dates, and walnuts in large bowl. Cook bacon in medium skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Add bacon to bowl with salad.
• Discard drippings from skillet; add walnut oil. Place over low heat. Add shallot; sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; add vinegar and whisk to blend. Season vinaigrette with sea salt and black pepper. Gradually add warm dressing to salad, tossing to coat. Divide among plates.

ESCAROLE SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil. Spread pecans evenly over baking sheet in a single layer. Toast until pecans become fragrant, 5-7 minute Do not let burn. Remove from baking sheet and chop nuts in 1/2. Set aside.
• In small container with lid, combine vinegar, oil, mustard, shallots, salt, and pepper. Secure and shake until emulsified and well blended.
• Add escarole to large salad bowl. Drizzle dressing to toss. Sprinkle pecans over salad.

WARM ESCAROLE SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE, HARD-BOILED EGGS, AND BACON

Steps:

• Divide escarole among 6 plates. Cook bacon in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain; reserve skillet with bacon drippings. Finely chop bacon; set aside.
• Whisk olive oil and vinegar in small bowl to blend. Heat bacon drippings in skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add olive oil mixture and whisk just until heated through, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle vinaigrette over escarole. Sprinkle with eggs, goat cheese, and bacon.