Escarole With Bacon, Dates, And Warm Walnut Vinaigrette

Serves: 2

Cody DuBuque

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

53

Sweetness

53

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Walnut Oil

Directions:

1

Combine escarole, dates, and walnuts in large bowl

2

Cook bacon in medium skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp

3

Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain

4

Add bacon to bowl with salad

5

Discard drippings from skillet; add walnut oil

6

Place over low heat

7

Add shallot; sauté until soft, about 3 minutes

8

Remove skillet from heat; add vinegar and whisk to blend

9

Season vinaigrette with sea salt and black pepper

10

Gradually add warm dressing to salad, tossing to coat

11

Divide among plates

12

Combine escarole, dates, and walnuts in large bowl

13

Cook bacon in medium skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp

14

Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain

15

Add bacon to bowl with salad

16

Discard drippings from skillet; add walnut oil

17

Place over low heat

18

Add shallot; sauté until soft, about 3 minutes

19

Remove skillet from heat; add vinegar and whisk to blend

20

Season vinaigrette with sea salt and black pepper

21

Gradually add warm dressing to salad, tossing to coat

22

Divide among plates