Wilted Escarole Salad With Figs, Bacon, And Blue Cheese Recipe

Name: Wilted Escarole Salad With Figs, Bacon, And Blue Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bacon slices; 1 head escarole; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1/4 cup dried figs, chopped; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 4 ounces)

Servings: persons

2 bacon slices
1 head escarole
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/4 cup dried figs, chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 4 ounces)

1
Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan and crumble. Set aside, and reserve 1 teaspoon drippings in pan.
2
Place escarole top-down in pan, and press down gently. Cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until wilted. Flip, and cook 1 minute. Remove to cutting board; coarsely chop escarole, discarding core, and transfer to a large bowl.
3
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat; add minced shallots, and cook 3 minutes or until golden brown. Add balsamic vinegar, orange juice, dried figs, and sugar to pan; stir to dissolve sugar and thicken. Pour dressing and figs over escarole, tossing gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Mound on top of chicken; top with cheese and bacon.

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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: 2 bacon slices, 1 head escarole, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons minced shallots, and more.

Yes, Wilted Escarole Salad With Figs, Bacon, And Blue Cheese 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.

Wilted Escarole Salad With Figs, Bacon, And Blue Cheese

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