Endive And Citrus Salad With Bacon Vinaigrette Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large bowl, combine endive leaves, segmented citrus fruits, and sliced red onion.
• STEP 2.In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and crumble it.
• STEP 3.In the same skillet, add shallots and cook until they are translucent.
• STEP 4.Add vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and bacon crumbles to the skillet. Stir well.
• STEP 5.Pour the warm bacon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
• STEP 6.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• STEP 7.Serve the endive and citrus salad immediately.
• STEP 8.Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Cooking Tips

• Choose a variety of citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits, and blood oranges for a colorful salad.
• You can add toasted nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
• For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use olive oil instead of bacon fat in the vinaigrette.

Storage and Serving

• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Serve the salad immediately after tossing with the warm bacon vinaigrette.
• Garnish with additional bacon crumbles and fresh herbs before serving, if desired.