endive and watercress salad with bacon cider dress

Name: Endive and Watercress Salad with Bacon Cider Dress
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 slice(s) center cut bacon; 3 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil; 2 1/2 tablespoon(s) cider vinegar; 2 tablespoon(s) maple syrup; 1 teaspoon(s) dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper, freshly ground; 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; 4 cup(s) belgian endive, diagonally cut; 3 cup(s) radicchio, chopped; 1 cup(s) watercress, trimmed

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Lynette C

Gulf Breeze, FL

Updated on Apr 8, 2015

I really enjoy the "sharp" tasting lettuces, so this is a favorite of mine. The dressing with the smoky bacon, Dijon, and maple syrup cut the peppery taste of the lettuces. Use quality ingredients for the dressing for best results.

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 slices center cut bacon
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups belgian endive, diagonally cut
3 cups radicchio, chopped
1 cup watercress, trimmed

How To Make endive and watercress salad with bacon cider dress

Step 1

Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon to the pan; cook until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in the pan; coarsely chop the bacon.

Step 2

Combine the 2 teaspoons bacon drippings, oil, and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
Step 3

Add the remaining ingredients; toss well. Sprinkle with the chopped bacon. Enjoy!
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