Salad With Roquefort-Tarragon Vinaigrette

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Salad with Roquefort-Tarragon Vinaigrette recipe
in Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 slices bacon , diced
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves , halved
1 cup French bread cubes
1 head curly endive lettuce , torn into bite-sized pieces
1 1/2 ounces Roquefort cheese , crumbled
1 tablespoon minced fresh chervil ( or parsley )
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
salt
fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
400
Sugar
2g
Fat
36g
This Salad with Roquefort-Tarragon Vinaigrette is a crunchy and tasty salad that's perfect as a side dish for your dinner or just as a light lunch. It's loaded with crispy bacon, tangy Roquefort cheese, and crisp French bread, all wrapped in curly endive lettuce. The dressing is made with fresh tarragon, chervil, and a few other ingredients to give the salad a tangy taste and add some nutritional value as well. This salad requires very little preparation and can be ready to serve in just a few minutes. It's a great way to add some healthy greens to your diet while enjoying a delicious meal.

Instructions

1.Cook bacon in a pan and set it aside.
2.Fry cubed bread in 5 tablespoons vegetable oil with garlic for around 4 minutes until crispy and golden brown, then leave it to cool.
3.For the dressing: Combine lemon juice, vinegar, chervil, tarragon, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk while slowly adding oil, whisking until mixed well.
4.In a large bowl, mix endive lettuce, Roquefort cheese, bacon bits, and bread cubes. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss it until it's well mixed.

PROS

This salad is loaded with savory and crispy textures and flavors.

The Roquefort-Tarragon Vinaigrette adds a tangy flavor to the salad.

CONS

The dressing in this recipe has some oil, which can make it a little higher in calories.

The salad is not ideal for individuals on a low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Endive lettuce is low in calories and high in fiber, which can help you feel full and satisfied for a longer period.
Roquefort cheese is a good source of calcium and protein as well.

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