Frisee Salad with Beans, Goat Cheese and Warm Bacon

Name: Frisee Salad with Beans, Goat Cheese and Warm Bacon Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried navy beans, soaked overnight in cold water; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; Fresh thyme sprigs; 4 cups cold water; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups crusty bread cubes; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons; 1/4 pound thick sliced smoked bacon, cut into 3-inch strips; 3 large shallots, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; Fresh ground pepper; 1/2 pound frisee, washed; 1/2 pint yellow cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 pound mild goat cheese crumbled

Servings: persons

1 cup dried navy beans, soaked overnight in cold water
2 garlic cloves, smashed
Fresh thyme sprigs
4 cups cold water
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups crusty bread cubes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons
1/4 pound thick sliced smoked bacon, cut into 3-inch strips
3 large shallots, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Fresh ground pepper
1/2 pound frisee, washed
1/2 pint yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 pound mild goat cheese crumbled

1
Drain and rinse off the beans.
2
In a medium saucepan, combine beans, garlic, fresh thyme sprigs, and 4 cups cold water.
3
Bring to a boil and skim off any foam.
4
Simmer until tender.
5
About 10 minutes before they are done, add the salt (about 1 teaspoon).
6
Drain the beans and allow to cool room temperature.
7
Throw away garlic and thyme.
8
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
9
Toss the bread cubes with 2 tablespoons or more of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
10
Toast until golden.
11
Fry bacon until crisp.
12
Transfer to paper towels and drain.
13
Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil to bacon pan.
14
Saute the shallots in the olive oil until just colored light golden.
15
Whisk in the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
16
Keep the dressing warm.
17
In a big bowl, toss the frisee, beans, bacon, toasted croutons, and tomatoes together.
18
Add the dressings and toss.
19
Plate each salad and sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over top.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried navy beans, soaked overnight in cold water, 2 garlic cloves, smashed, Fresh thyme sprigs, 4 cups cold water, and more.

Yes, Frisee Salad with Beans, Goat Cheese and Warm Bacon Dressing 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.

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Frisee Salad with Beans, Goat Cheese and Warm Bacon Dressing

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