Frisée Salad with Bacon, Dates, and Red Onion

Name: Frisée Salad with Bacon, Dates, and Red Onion
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3 bacon slices, chopped; 1 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 4 teaspoons honey, divided; 1 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates; 1 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1 2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar; 1 1 large head of frisée, torn (about 4 cups); 1 2 1/2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (about 1/2 of 5-ounce log), crumbled; 1 1/3 cup walnut halves

From the kitchen of Carly

Crispy bacon and chewy dates play off bitter frisée in this warm salad, while a honey-vinegar dressing brings everything into balance. Creamy goat cheese and crunchy walnuts make each bite feel substantial without weighing you down.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

13 bacon slices, chopped
12 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
14 teaspoons honey, divided
11/2 cup chopped pitted dates
11/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
12 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
11 large head of frisée, torn (about 4 cups)
12 1/2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (about 1/2 of 5-ounce log), crumbled
11/3 cup walnut halves

Instructions

Cook bacon in heavy small skillet over medium heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to plate. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in skillet. Add olive oil, 3 teaspoons honey, dates, and onion to skillet. Stir in vinegar. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
Place frisée in medium bowl; add dressing and toss. Divide salad between 2 plates. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts.