Endive with Bacon and Buttermilk Ranch Dressing PT30M https://img2.cooker-king.com/201907/2019/1212/08/4/313114/300x200x90.jpg This salad relies on three simple, but absolutely delicious elements: tender endive, warm slab bacon, and creamy buttermilk ranch dressing. I like to finish things off with excessive amounts of black pepper, but that part's up to you. 4 servings Ingredients: 1 tsp. minced fresh herbs ground black pepper, to taste sea salt, to taste 6 Belgian endives 1/4 pound thick-cut bacon ground black pepper to taste 1 tsp. thyme leaves, plus more for garnish 2 tsp. minced chives, plus more for garnish 2 tbsp. minced parsley, plus more for garnish 1 splash sherry vinegar 1-2 tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 cup buttermilk, shaken vigorously 1/4 tsp. mustard powder 1 tsp. lemon zest 1 clove garlic, crushed and minced 1 tsp. minced shallot 2 tbsp. sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise

    Endive with Bacon and Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

    5.0

    ( By Lori )

    This salad relies on three simple, but absolutely delicious elements: tender endive, warm slab bacon, and creamy buttermilk ranch dressing. I like to finish things off with excessive amounts of black pepper, but that part's up to you.
    01 Information
    • Grade easy
    • Serving 4 servings
    • Prep Time 10 Mins
    • Cook Time 20 Mins
    • Total Time 30 Mins
    02 Ingredients
    • For the salad
      • 1 tsp. minced fresh herbs
      • ground black pepper, to taste
      • sea salt, to taste
      • 6 Belgian endives
      • 1/4 pound thick-cut bacon
    • For the buttermilk ranch dressing
      • ground black pepper to taste
      • 1 tsp. thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
      • 2 tsp. minced chives, plus more for garnish
      • 2 tbsp. minced parsley, plus more for garnish
      • 1 splash sherry vinegar
      • 1-2 tbsp. lemon juice
      • 1/2 cup buttermilk, shaken vigorously
      • 1/4 tsp. mustard powder
      • 1 tsp. lemon zest
      • 1 clove garlic, crushed and minced
      • 1 tsp. minced shallot
      • 2 tbsp. sour cream
      • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
    03 Method
    • Step 1
      In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir in shallot, garlic, lemon zest, and mustard powder. Slowly whisk in buttermilk.
    • Step 2
      Next, whisk in 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice (until dressing reaches desired thickness) and the sherry vinegar. Finally, fold in herbs and black pepper.
    • Step 3
      Cover bowl and set dressing in the fridge to chill for at least 20 minutes, but preferably overnight. Recipe makes approximately 1 cup.
    • Step 4
      To prepare the salad, cook bacon over medium heat until edges have crisped. Briefly cool on a plate lined with paper towels, and then chop.
    • Step 5
      Core endives, remove leaves, and cut into diagonal 1/2-inch strips.
    • Step 6
      Set chopped endive in a serving bowl, drizzle with ranch dressing, and toss gently. Scatter bacon and spoon on a bit more dressing. Finish with a pinch each of sea salt and black pepper and a sprinkle of minced herbs. Serve immediately.
    04 Author
    Lori Lori
    69 Recipes

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