Roasted Apple, Bacon, And Frisée Salad

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   Preheat oven to 400u00b0. In a small bowl, combine apples, olive oil, syrup, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat, then transfer apple slices to a nonstick baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Stir, then continue to cook until golden brown and tender, 10 to 15 minutes more. Set aside.

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   Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine shallots and vinegar. Set aside.

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   In a heavy frying pan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp and brown, about 7 minutes; drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 3 tbsp. of the accumulated bacon fat and return pan to low heat. Remove shallots from vinegar, reserving shallots, and add vinegar to hot bacon fat, whisking until dressing is emulsified.

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   Arrange frisee in a bowl and add apples, bacon pieces, and shallots. Pour warm dressing over greens and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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   Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

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   Crispy frisee lettuce is a nice counterpoint to the rich bacon; substitute 5 sliced raw endives if you prefer.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.