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Asparagus, Bacon, and Frisée Salad

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

5 slices bacon (about 1/4 pound)
1/2 pound asparagus
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 head frisée (French curly endive) or 1/4 head chicory (curly endive)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a skillet cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels and crumble. Trim asparagus and in a saucepan of boiling salted water cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. In a colander drain asparagus and refresh under cold water. Cut asparagus into 1/2-inch-thick pieces, leaving about 2 inches of tops intact.

    Step 2

    In a large bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste and add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Tear frisée or chicory into bite-size pieces and add to dressing with asparagus and bacon. Toss salad to combine.

TagsSaladAsparagusVegetableBaconCured MeatMeatFriséeChicoryLeafy GreensStarterMainDinnerLunchGluten FreeNut FreeDairy Free5 Ingredients or Fewer30 Minutes or LessEasyGourmet
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