Warm Chicory Salad With Sweet Garlic, Croutons, Bac

Name: Warm Chicory Salad With Sweet Garlic, Croutons, Bacon & Roqu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The Sweet Garlic; 20 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 cup milk; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons clarified butter; salt; fresh ground pepper; The Croutons and Bacon; 1/2 lb thick slab bacon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup bread, crust removed, cut in 1/2-inch cubes; 3 -4 tablespoons rendered bacon fat; The Mustard Dressing; 1 shallot, finely diced; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 pinch salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; The Salad; 1 head chicory lettuce, wash and dried (curly endive); 1/2 cup Roquefort cheese, crumbled; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

The Sweet Garlic
20 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons clarified butter
salt
fresh ground pepper
The Croutons and Bacon
1/2 lb thick slab bacon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup bread, crust removed, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
3 -4 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
The Mustard Dressing
1 shallot, finely diced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
The Salad
1 head chicory lettuce, wash and dried (curly endive)
1/2 cup Roquefort cheese, crumbled
fresh ground pepper

1
To Prepare the Sweet Garlic: Place the garlic and milk in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, and bring the milk to a boil.
2
Boil for 3 minutes.
3
Remove from the heat.
4
Discard the milk, reserving the garlic.
5
Combine the sugar and butter over medium heat.
6
Add the garlic and cook until the cloves are soft and lightly caramelized.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Set the sweet garlic aside.
9
To Prepare the Croutons and Bacon: Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
10
Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a skillet until it is crisp but not dry.
11
Remove from the heat and place the bacon on paper towels.
12
Pour off all but 3 to 4 tablespoons of the rendered bacon fat.
13
Add the cubed bread to the pan and toss to coat.
14
Season with salt and pepper and transfer the bread cubes to a baking sheet.
15
Bake for 5 minutes, or until they are lightly browned.
16
Set aside.
17
To Make the Dressing: Mix the shallots, mustard, and vinegar together.
18
Gradually whisk in the olive oil until the liquid is well blended.
19
Season with salt and pepper.
20
Set aside.
21
To Serve: Tear the chicory leaves into small pieces.
22
Place them in a serving bowl and set aside at room temperature.
23
Heat the bacon in a small, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
24
Add the croutons and then the dressing.
25
Toss for 2 seconds, pour it over the salad greens, and toss thoroughly.
26
(Don't overcook the dressing or the mustard will lose its flavor.) Serve the salad on individual plates, topped with crumbled Roquefort cheese, sweet garlic, and freshly ground pepper to taste.

1816

kcal

Calories

Fat

180

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: The Sweet Garlic, 20 garlic cloves, peeled, 1 cup milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Warm Chicory Salad With Sweet Garlic, Croutons, Bacon & Roqu 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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Warm Chicory Salad With Sweet Garlic, Croutons, Bacon & Roqu

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