Frisée and Bacon Salad
Frisée salad is a classic French bistro dish that's both simple and satisfying. It's made with just a few ingredients: frisée lettuce, bacon, blue cheese, red onion, walnuts, and cranberries. The dressing is a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. The key to a great frisée salad is to use the best possible ingredients. The frisée should be fresh and crisp, the bacon should be smoky and flavorful, and the blue cheese should be sharp and tangy. The red onion should be thinly sliced and the walnuts should be toasted. The cranberries add a touch of sweetness and tartness. Once you have your ingredients, simply combine them in a bowl and toss with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Frisée salad is a classic French bistro dish that has been around for centuries. It is believed to have originated in the Auvergne region of France, where it was traditionally made with frisée lettuce, bacon, and a vinaigrette dressing. Over time, the salad evolved to include other ingredients, such as blue cheese, red onion, walnuts, and cranberries. Frisée salad is a popular dish in France, and it is often served as a starter or a light main course. It is also a popular dish to serve at picnics and barbecues. The salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. If you don't like blue cheese, you can substitute another type of cheese, such as cheddar or goat cheese. If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as almonds or pecans. And if you don't have cranberries, you can substitute another type of dried fruit, such as raisins or cherries. No matter how you make it, frisée salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 head of frisée lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped bacon
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the frisée lettuce, bacon, blue cheese, red onion, walnuts, and cranberries.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  4. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • Frisée lettuce is a sturdy green that can stand up to the other ingredients in the salad.
  • Bacon adds a smoky flavor and crispy texture.
  • Blue cheese adds a sharp and tangy flavor.
  • Red onion adds a bit of bite.
  • Walnuts add a nutty flavor and crunchy texture.
  • Cranberries add a touch of sweetness and tartness.
  • The vinaigrette dressing is simple but flavorful.