Best 10 Curly Endive Salad With Warm Bacon Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our tantalizing Curly Endive Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing, a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing. This vibrant salad features a medley of crisp curly endive, sweet roasted pears, tangy goat cheese, and the irresistible crunch of candied walnuts. Dressed in a luscious warm bacon dressing that exudes smokiness and a hint of sweetness, this salad is a feast for the senses.

But that's not all! This article also offers a delectable selection of additional recipes to elevate your culinary repertoire. Discover the secrets to crafting the perfect Caesar salad dressing, a classic that never fails to impress. Elevate your next dinner party with our sophisticated recipe for warm goat cheese salad, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave your guests craving more. And for a light and refreshing treat, try our zesty citrus salad with honey vinaigrette, a burst of sunshine that will brighten up any meal.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

WILTED ENDIVE SALAD



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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

2 bacon strips, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bunch curly endive, torn
4 slices bread, cubed and toasted

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

WILTED CURLY ENDIVE



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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



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 bunch curly endive (also called chicory), large, tough stems removed and cut into bite-size pieces
1 Belgian endive, cut into spears
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 to 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 to 3 tablespoons high quality extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt

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 MUSTARD DRESSING, EGG AND GRUYèRE



Curly Endive Salad With Mustard Dressing, Egg and Gruyère image

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

4 large eggs, at room temperature
Ice water
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, grated or mashed to a paste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper
4 large handfuls tender, pale curly endive (from the center of 2 medium heads), washed and dried
About 2 ounces Gruyère

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



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"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



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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.

CURLY ENDIVE AND APPLE SMOKED BACON SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 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 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

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 WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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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.

CURLY ENDIVE AND APPLE SMOKED BACON SALAD



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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 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.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and crisp curly endive: Look for endive that is bright green and has tightly packed leaves.
  • Use a variety of toppings: This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon, but you can also add other toppings like crumbled blue cheese, chopped walnuts, or dried cranberries.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing for this salad can be made up to 3 days in advance. Just store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best enjoyed immediately after it is made. The dressing will start to wilt the endive leaves if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Curly endive salad with warm bacon dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of bitter endive, sweet bacon, and creamy dressing is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe, give this one a try!

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