WILTED CURLY ENDIVE

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This warm salad is a deliciously different way to serve lettuce. Unlike other wilted versions, this one is not sweet. Vinegar and bacon give it old-fashioned savory goodness.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 bacon strips, diced
3 bunches curly endive
4 quarts water
2-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
2 to 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Reserve 3 tablespoons drippings. Cut or tear endive from center stalk; discard stalks. , In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring water and 1-1/2 teaspoons salt to a boil. Add endive; cover and cook for 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain. Stir in the bacon, vinegar, onion, pepper, reserved drippings and remaining salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Kuley Richmond
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish. The endive is wilted perfectly and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Selai Tadrau
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I'm not a big fan of endive, but this recipe changed my mind. The endive was cooked perfectly and the dressing was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Mena Jamous
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This recipe is delicious! The endive is perfectly wilted and the dressing is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


PHIQ MEDIA
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The endive is always perfectly wilted and the dressing is always flavorful. I love that this recipe is so easy to make and that it's always a crowd-pleaser.


konanani rakhungu
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The endive cooks quickly and the dressing is easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Luis Morales
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The endive is bitter, the dates are sweet, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. The dressing is also very flavorful.


Md SAEYM Khan Md SAEYM Khan
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This recipe is a keeper! The endive is so tender and flavorful. The dressing is also delicious. I can't wait to make this again.


Fajar Fatima
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The endive was delicious and the dressing was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Nakato Hadijah
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish. The endive is wilted perfectly and the dressing is light and flavorful.


Musawar Musawar
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I love this recipe! The endive is so tender and the dressing is so flavorful. I always get compliments when I serve this dish.


Clarice Travis
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The endive was perfectly wilted and the dressing was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Diane Trevino
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I've never been a fan of endive, but this recipe changed my mind. The wilting process mellowed out the bitterness and the dressing was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Banaras Jarral
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This wilted curly endive recipe was a hit! The bitterness of the endive was perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the dates and the tanginess of the lemon dressing. I also loved the addition of the walnuts, which added a nice crunch. Overall, this i