Frisee Salad with Baked Goat Cheese and Bacon

Name: Frisee Salad with Baked Goat Cheese and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces thickly sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil; 2 tablespoons walnut oil; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 slices of country bread; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, softened; Two 3 1/2-ounce round goat cheeses, such as Crottin de Chavignol, halved horizontally; 1/2 pound frisee lettuce (8 cups); 1/4 cup minced chives

Servings: persons

3 ounces thickly sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons walnut oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 slices of country bread
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, softened
Two 3 1/2-ounce round goat cheeses, such as Crottin de Chavignol, halved horizontally
1/2 pound frisee lettuce (8 cups)
1/4 cup minced chives

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a skillet, fry the bacon over moderate heat until crisp, 6 minutes.
3
Pour off the fat.
4
Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to the bacon and cook until evaporated.
5
In a small bowl, whisk the grapeseed oil with the remaining 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, the walnut oil and mustard and season with salt and pepper.
6
On a baking sheet, spread the bread with the butter.
7
Bake for 6 minutes, or until golden.
8
Top each toast with a cheese half.
9
Bake for about 8 minutes, or until the cheese is warmed and soft.
10
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the frisee, bacon, chives and vinaigrette.
11
Mound the salad on plates and set a goat cheese toast alongside.
12
Grind some pepper over the cheese and serve.

208

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 3 ounces thickly sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil, 2 tablespoons walnut oil, and more.

Yes, Frisee Salad with Baked Goat Cheese and Bacon 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!