Endive and Watercress Salad with Bacon-Cider Dressing

Ingredients

• 4 cups belgian endive ()
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 2.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup 
• 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
• 3 cups radicchio thinly chopped
• 4 slices bacon 
• 1 cup watercress trimmed

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• whisk

Directions

1. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add bacon to pan; cook until crisp.
3. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan; coarsely chop bacon.
4. Combine 2 teaspoons drippings, oil, and next 6 ingredients (through garlic) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
5. Add remaining ingredients; toss well.
6. Sprinkle with chopped bacon.