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Winter Salad with Warm Bacon-Brown Sugar Vinaigrette

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2012-01-19 Other

Winter Salad With Warm Bacon-brown Sugar Vinaigrette

Salad isn't just for summer! This hearty winter salad can be served during the colder months. The warm bacon-brown sugar vinaigrette is sure to be your new favorite!

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  • Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 head Butter Lettuce- Washed, dried, and coarsely torn
½ head Curly Endive- Washed, dried, then sliced or coarsely torn
6 slices Thick Bacon, cut into ½" pieces
½ cup Minced Red Onions
1½ tsp Packed Brown Sugar
¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar
¼ tsp Salt, or to taste
¾ cup Toasted Pecan Halves
½ cup Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese
½ cup Sweetened Dried Cranberries
Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Directions:

Place greens in a large salad bowl; set aside. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the red onions to the hot drippings and saute, stirring constantly until they start to soften, about 2 minutes. Mix in brown sugar, vinegar, and salt; stir until sugar dissolves, about one minute, then return bacon to pan and stir. Remove from heat and pour hot dressing over greens. Toss quickly and serve immediately. Let guests add the pecans, cheese, and cranberries, or can toss everything together, if desired. Pass freshly ground black pepper. Serves 6.

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Recipe By: Kristina_Vanni