CURLY ENDIVE SALAD WITH CRANBERRY-BACON VINAIGRETTE AND BLUE CHEESE PASTRIES
Categories Salad Side Bake Sauté Thanksgiving Blue Cheese Cranberry Bacon Endive Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Unfold pastry onto work service. Using 2-inch- diameter scalloped cookie cutter, cut out 12 rounds. Using 1-inch-diameter cookie cutter, cut out centers of 6 pastry rounds. Discard centers. Pierce 2-inch rounds all over with fork. Brush edges with egg glaze. Top with pastry rings, pressing gently. Transfer to large baking sheet. Bake until puffed and golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool. Pull out uncooked portion from centers of pastries and discard. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Cook bacon in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Pour 3 tablespoons bacon drippings into small bowl. Discard all but 1 teaspoon of remaining drippings from skillet. Add shallots to drippings in skillet; sauté over medium-high heat until tender, about 3 minutes. Add Port and cranberries and bring to boil, scraping any browned bits. Boil until cranberries are soft and liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add reserved 3 tablespoons bacon drippings and stir just until warm. Pour vinegar into small bowl. Gradually whisk in Port mixture.
- Meanwhile, place pastries on baking sheet. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon cheese into center of each. Bake until cheese is soft, about 6 minutes.
- Place endive in large bowl. Pour warm dressing over and toss. Divide greens among 6 plates. Sprinkle with bacon. Top each with 1 pastry and serve.
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Rizwan Malik Rizwan Malik
malikr@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to change up your usual salad routine.
Mariya Hossin
mariyahossin6@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Busayo Debby
d_busayo39@yahoo.comI like to add a little bit of crumbled blue cheese to this salad for extra flavor.
Maihan Maheen
maihan64@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.
muya masokola
masokola_muya@gmail.comI love that this salad can be served as a side dish or a main course.
Linus Ketimu
l-ketimu@gmail.comThis salad is a great make-ahead dish for a party.
Sisipho Dube
d-s@gmail.comI like to make this salad ahead of time and let it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.
madylyn sexsmith
ms58@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Sara Jassmineadamz
s-jassmineadamz1@gmail.comI love the contrast of the sweet dressing and the bitter greens.
Majid Hubdar
m.h0@yahoo.comThis salad is so refreshing and light.
Anne Laenens
laenens@hotmail.comI like to add a little bit of chopped walnuts to this salad for extra crunch.
Muhammad Awwal
a.muhammad78@hotmail.frThis salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon.
Maher Umais
umais@yahoo.comI love that this salad is so versatile.
Abdou dan mama tv
abdou_d58@hotmail.comThis salad is the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Soukaina idrissi
soukaina-i@aol.comI've made this salad several times and it's always a hit.
Ame Edith
a.e58@hotmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
kemboi kevin
kevin_k43@yahoo.comI love the sweet and tangy dressing on this salad.
M R N
m_r@hotmail.comThis salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.