Bacon-Watercress Salad Recipe

Name: Bacon-Watercress Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: slices bacon; 3 oranges; 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; Freshly ground pepper; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium bunch watercress, tough stems removed; 1 cup fresh parsley leaves; 1 small head escarole, outer leaves removed, torn; 1/3 cup roughly chopped toasted hazelnuts; 1/3 cup roughly chopped dried dates; 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese; Toasted cornbread, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

slices bacon
3 oranges
1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium bunch watercress, tough stems removed
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 small head escarole, outer leaves removed, torn
1/3 cup roughly chopped toasted hazelnuts
1/3 cup roughly chopped dried dates
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
Toasted cornbread, for serving (optional)

1
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes.
2
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
3
Meanwhile, segment the oranges: Cut the ends off, then cut away the peel and white pith.
4
Working over a bowl, cut along both sides of each membrane with a paring knife to remove the segments, allowing them to drop into the bowl.
5
Discard any seeds.
6
Put the garlic on a cutting board and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, then mash into a paste with the flat side of a large knife.
7
Whisk the vinegar and garlic paste in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper, then whisk in the olive oil.
8
Add the watercress, parsley and escarole and toss to coat.
9
Divide the salad among plates and crumble the bacon on top.
10
Sprinkle with the oranges, hazelnuts, dates and blue cheese.
11
Serve with cornbread, if desired.
12
Per serving: Calories 440; Fat 32 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 19 mg; Sodium 537 mg; Carbohydrate 31 g; Fiber 9 g; Protein 11 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: slices bacon, 3 oranges, 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Bacon-Watercress Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Bacon-Watercress Salad

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