Country Salad Recipe

Name: Country Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large head white chicory (frisee) washed and dried; 1 large ripe pear; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 8 ounces slab bacon, sliced 1/3-inch thick and then into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup walnut halves; Salt, to taste; 3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup olive oil; 8 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

1 large head white chicory (frisee) washed and dried
1 large ripe pear
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
8 ounces slab bacon, sliced 1/3-inch thick and then into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup walnut halves
Salt, to taste
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
8 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled

1
Tear the chicory into bite-size pieces.
2
Place in a large salad bowl, cover with paper toweling, and refrigerate.
3
Peel the pear and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
4
Place the cubes in a small bowl and toss with the lemon juice.
5
Set aside.
6
In a small skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes.
7
Drain the bacon on paper toweling.
8
Discard the bacon fat and wipe off the skillet.
9
Add the walnuts to the skillet and toast over low heat, stirring often, just until they begin to give off their oil, about 2 minutes.
10
Remove from the heat and set aside.
11
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the salt, vinegar, and mustard with the pepper.
12
Gradually add the oil and whisk until emulsified.
13
Set aside.
14
Pour the dressing over the chicory and toss to coat.
15
Divide the salad among 4 plates and sprinkle with the bacon, pear, walnuts, and Roquefort cheese.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large head white chicory (frisee) washed and dried, 1 large ripe pear, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 8 ounces slab bacon, sliced 1/3-inch thick and then into 1/2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Country 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.

Country Salad

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