Harvest Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Harvest Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette
13 min.
8
245kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Harvest Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette! This vibrant dish is not just a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors that perfectly encapsulates the essence of autumn. Imagine crisp endive and radicchio mingling with the sweetness of ripe pears, all brought together by the rich, smoky notes of crispy bacon. The addition of crumbled Gorgonzola adds a creamy, tangy twist that elevates this salad to a whole new level.

What makes this salad truly special is the homemade bacon vinaigrette, which is both simple to prepare and incredibly delicious. The warm bacon fat, combined with shallots, honey, and Dijon mustard, creates a dressing that is both savory and slightly sweet, perfectly complementing the fresh ingredients. This dish is not only gluten-free but also versatile enough to serve as a side dish, antipasti, or even a light snack.

Ready in just 13 minutes, this Harvest Salad is perfect for gatherings, holiday meals, or a quick weeknight dinner. With only 245 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So gather your ingredients, and let’s create a salad that will impress your family and friends while celebrating the bountiful flavors of the season!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon 
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • cups endive sliced
  • ounces gorgonzola crumbled
  • teaspoons honey 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  •  pears cored ripe halved thinly sliced
  • cups radicchio thinly shredded
  • tablespoons red wine vinegar 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  •  shallots minced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Make vinaigrette: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp.
  2. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. bacon fat. When bacon is cool enough to handle, crumble.
  3. Just before serving, reheat bacon fat over medium-low heat.
  4. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Pour into a bowl and vigorously whisk in olive oil, vinegar, honey and mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Make salad: In a large serving bowl, toss together endive, radicchio, pears and crumbled bacon.
  7. Add dressing and toss lightly.
  8. Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories245kcal
Protein10.74%
Fat71.36%
Carbs17.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.88
Glycemic Load
2.98
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.465217424476%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
26.31mg
Delphinidin
1.54mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin
0.26mg
Epicatechin
1.67mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
7.6mg
Isorhamnetin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
2.53mg
Quercetin
6.68mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:245.39kcal
12.27%
Fat:19.74g
30.36%
Saturated Fat:6.54g
40.89%
Carbohydrates:11.14g
3.71%
Net Carbohydrates:8.67g
3.15%
Sugar:6.28g
6.98%
Cholesterol:25.15mg
8.38%
Sodium:520.99mg
22.65%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.68g
13.36%
Vitamin K:115.15µg
109.66%
Folate:56.86µg
14.21%
Vitamin A:675.14IU
13.5%
Vitamin E:1.72mg
11.47%
Phosphorus:110.25mg
11.02%
Selenium:7.02µg
10.02%
Calcium:99.15mg
9.92%
Fiber:2.46g
9.86%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.78%
Potassium:286.42mg
8.18%
Copper:0.15mg
7.46%
Zinc:1.03mg
6.84%
Vitamin B5:0.68mg
6.8%
Vitamin C:5.45mg
6.6%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.45%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.43%
Vitamin B3:1.26mg
6.32%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.15%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.72%
Magnesium:16.74mg
4.18%
Iron:0.67mg
3.73%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.06%
Source:My Recipes