Best 11 Curly Endive And Apple Smoked Bacon Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of textures and flavors with our Curly Endive and Apple Smoked Bacon Salad duo. These two culinary masterpieces offer a unique taste experience that will tantalize your palate. First, embark on a journey with the Curly Endive Salad, where crispy endive leaves embrace the sweet crunch of apples, the smoky allure of bacon, and the tangy bite of red onion. Dressed in a delicate vinaigrette, this salad is a refreshing and flavorful delight. Next, prepare to be captivated by the Apple Smoked Bacon Salad, where tender apple slices, crispy bacon bits, and tangy blue cheese crumbles dance harmoniously atop a bed of mixed greens. Drizzled with a sweet and tangy dressing, this salad is a symphony of sweet, savory, and tangy notes. Both salads are culinary works of art, perfect for impressing your friends and family or simply treating yourself to a delectable meal.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE, ENDIVE AND CABRALES SALAD



Apple, Endive and Cabrales Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 small heads curly endive, preferably frisee
3 large Granny Smith apples
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 ounces cabrales or blue cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Separate endive leaves and wash well in cold running water. Trim and discard stems, break leaves into bitesized pieces and pat dry. Set aside in a bowl.
  • Peel and core apples and cut into thin slices. In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add apple slices to cream mixture. (The apples can now be reserved in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.)
  • To serve, pour apple and cream mixture over endive. Toss well to coat.

CURLY ENDIVE AND APPLE SMOKED BACON SALAD



Curly Endive and Apple Smoked Bacon Salad image

Provided by Michael Lomonaco

Categories     Salad     Bacon     Summer     Endive

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound thick-cut slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (lardons)
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 head curly endive, cut into bite-size pieces, well washed and dried
1 cup fresh croutons

Steps:

  • 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 curly endive pieces with bacon, vinaigrette, and croutons.

CURLY ENDIVE, APPLE, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD



Curly Endive, Apple, and Gorgonzola Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 small heads curly endive, preferably frisee
3 large Granny Smith apples
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3 ounces Gorgonzola, crumbled
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Separate endive leaves and wash well in cold running water. Trim and discard stems, break leaves into bite-sized pieces, and pat dry. Set aside in a bowl.
  • Peel and core apples and cut into thin slices. In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
  • Add apple slices to cream mixture. (The apples can now be reserved in the refrigerator as long as 4 hours.)
  • At serving time, pour apple and cream mixture onto endive. Toss well to coat and serve immediately.

ESCAROLE-BACON SALAD



Escarole-Bacon Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

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.

ESCAROLE AND BACON SALAD



Escarole and Bacon Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 4 chopped bacon slices in a skillet until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon and drain. Off the heat, whisk 3 tablespoons each currants and red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper into the drippings. Toss with 1 head chopped escarole, chopped pistachios and the bacon.

ENDIVE AND APPLE SALAD



Endive and Apple Salad image

This salad came to The Times from Kathryn Anible, a personal chef in New York, whose solution to adding color to your winter table lies in this fresh, crunchy salad. "I just like it because the endive is not frequently used in salads, and it tends to be a little bitter," she said. "The apple sweetens it up a little bit and makes it more approachable. It has a nice crunchy, fresh texture."

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon honey
Dash of salt
1/4 cup pecans
2 heads of endive, chopped
1 cup arugula
1 apple, sliced thin
1/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled (optional)

Steps:

  • To make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, juice and honey. Season with salt.
  • In a small sauté pan, toast the pecans over medium heat. Allow to cool.
  • Mix together the endive, arugula, apple and cherries (or cranberries) in a medium-size bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Top with the pecans and goat cheese (optional).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 222, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 43 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

CURLY ENDIVE SALAD WITH RADISHES, CORIANDER AND BACON



Curly Endive Salad with Radishes, Coriander and Bacon image

Categories     Salad     Blender     Side     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Bacon     Radish     Endive     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds
1 large shallot, chopped
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
10 tablespoons olive oil
3 bacon slices
16 cups bite-size pieces curly endive (from 1 large head)
1 bunch radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place coriander seeds in heavy small skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until fragrant and dark in color, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Place in blender. Add chopped shallot and red wine vinegar. Blend until coriander seeds are chopped, about 1 minute. Add olive oil and blend well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bring mixture to room temperature before using.)
  • Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels; reserve bacon drippings. Whisk bacon drippings into dressing. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Crumble bacon.
  • Combine curly endive, radishes and bacon in large bowl. Add enough dressing to coat salad; toss to blend.

CURLY ENDIVE SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



Curly Endive Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing image

Provided by Carl Hittinger

Categories     Salad     Side     Bacon     Endive     Bon Appétit     Pennsylvania

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 large egg
1 cup canned vegetable broth, low-salt chicken broth or water
6 bacon slices, cut into 1-inch piece
1 large head curly endive or other bitter lettuce (such as escarole), torn into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and flour in small bowl. Gradually whisk in vinegar, then egg. Whisk in broth.
  • Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp and brown. Whisk in vinegar mixture. Stir until dressing comes to simmer and thickens. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over low heat before continuing.)
  • Place endive in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.

WILTED CURLY ENDIVE



Wilted Curly Endive image

This warm salad is a deliciously different way to serve lettuce. Unlike other wilted versions, this one is not sweet. Vinegar and bacon give it old-fashioned savory goodness.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 bacon strips, diced
3 bunches curly endive
4 quarts water
2-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
2 to 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Reserve 3 tablespoons drippings. Cut or tear endive from center stalk; discard stalks. , In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring water and 1-1/2 teaspoons salt to a boil. Add endive; cover and cook for 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain. Stir in the bacon, vinegar, onion, pepper, reserved drippings and remaining salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CURLY ENDIVE SALAD



Curly Endive Salad image

"My wife grows herbs in our tiny city garden," relates Roger Burch of Cuddebackville, New York. "I use oregano and mint to season this refreshing unique salad I created."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups torn curly endive, Belgian endive and/or escarole
1/4 cup chopped red onion
24 pimiento-stuffed olives
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, toss the endive, onion and olives. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, oregano, mint, salt and pepper; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 956mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

WARM BACON ENDIVE DRESSING



Warm Bacon Endive Dressing image

My husband loves his mom's endive dressing, so I asked her to share the recipe with me. When I make this salad, I usually serve it with boiled potatoes and sliced smoked ham.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 bunches curly endive, torn (about 12 cups)
3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set bacon aside. Saute the onion in the drippings until tender. Add the sugar, cornstarch, salt and vinegar; stir until smooth. Gradually stir in the milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. , Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan; stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat., In a large salad bowl, combine the endive, hard-boiled eggs and reserved bacon. Add desired amount of warm dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, crisp curly endive for the best results.
  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the apples and endive to ensure an even cook.
  • Cook the bacon over medium heat so that it renders slowly and evenly.
  • Drain the bacon on paper towels to remove excess grease.
  • Add the walnuts and cranberries to the salad just before serving to maintain their crunch.
  • Drizzle the salad with the dressing just before serving to prevent the endive from wilting.

Conclusion:

This curly endive and apple smoked bacon salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish or light meal. The combination of sweet apples, smoky bacon, crunchy walnuts, and tart cranberries is sure to please everyone at your table. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds.

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