**Curly Endive Salad with Radishes, Coriander, and Bacon: A Symphony of Flavors**
Welcome to a culinary journey where textures dance and flavors harmonize. Curly endive salad takes center stage, its delicate leaves offering a slightly bitter note that perfectly complements the crisp crunch of radishes and the smoky savoriness of crispy bacon. Fresh coriander adds a vibrant, citrusy touch, while a tangy dressing brings all the elements together in a delightful symphony of flavors. With variations ranging from a classic vinaigrette to a creamy avocado dressing, this salad promises a delightful experience with every bite. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
WILTED CURLY ENDIVE
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
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.
WILTED ENDIVE SALAD
The blend of seasonings, greens and warm bacon dressing makes this salad a sure hit. My guess is that it'll be a favorite at your next gathering.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Add oil to drippings; saute garlic and onion until tender. Stir in vinegar, tarragon, salt and pepper. , In a large bowl, toss the endive, bread cubes and bacon. Pour the warm dressing over salad and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CURLY ENDIVE AND APPLE SMOKED BACON SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
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 chicory pieces with bacon, vinaigrette and croutons.
CURLY ENDIVE SALAD
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, toss together both endives and the onion. Sprinkle with the vinegar, oil and salt and toss again. If a little more oil or vinegar is needed, do so in small increments and taste as you go. The salad should be well seasoned and dressed but not soggy.
- Voila!
CURLY ENDIVE SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING
Provided by Carl Hittinger
Categories Salad Side Bacon Endive Bon Appétit Pennsylvania
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
CURLY ENDIVE SALAD WITH MUSTARD DRESSING, EGG AND GRUYèRE
This wintry salad uses the pale center leaves of the curly endive - save the outer leaves for another use, like adding to a soup - but you could also combine them with Belgian endive and Chioggia, Treviso or speckled Castelfranco radicchio. As for the eggs, which add heft, cook them as you prefer, with a runny, gooey or moist yolk.
Provided by David Tanis
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add eggs (the water should cover them), and return to a boil. Adjust heat so that the water is at a brisk simmer. For a runny yolk, cook for 7 minutes; for a gooey center, cook for 8 minutes; for a slightly moist center, cook for 9 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath.
- Immediately drain eggs and plunge into ice water to cool. When cool, crack and peel eggs. (Eggs can be cooked and peeled up to several hours in advance, and refrigerated.) Roughly chop eggs into haphazard slices.
- Put vinegar, mustard and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk with a fork to dissolve. Slowly whisk in olive oil to make a slightly thick dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Put endive in a low, wide salad bowl and sprinkle very lightly with salt. Add dressing to taste and toss well. Transfer greens to individual plates. Top with chopped egg. With a vegetable peeler, shave thin slices of Gruyère over each salad.
CURLY ENDIVE SALAD
"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
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
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
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:
- Always choose fresh and crisp curly endives for the best results.
- If you don't have radishes, you can substitute them with thinly sliced cucumbers or carrots.
- Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice to the dressing for a refreshing and tangy flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of bacon or radishes in the salad to your liking.
- For a more substantial salad, add some grilled or roasted chicken or shrimp.
Conclusion:
This curly endive salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish or light lunch. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, thanks to the combination of bitter endives, peppery radishes, zesty coriander, and crispy bacon. The dressing is light and tangy, and it perfectly complements the salad. This salad is sure to please everyone at your table.
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