Escarole with Bacon, Dates, and Warm Walnut Vinaigrette

Ingredients for Escarole with Bacon, Dates, and Warm Walnut Vinaigrette

• 1 7- to 230g head of escarole, coarsely torn

• 6 Medjool dates, halved, pitted, diced

• 120ml walnut pieces, toasted

• 5 bacon slices, cut crosswise into strips

• 80ml walnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 large shallot, chopped

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• Fine sea salt

How to make Escarole with Bacon, Dates, and Warm Walnut Vinaigrette

Combine escarole, dates, and walnuts in large bowl. Cook bacon in medium skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Add bacon to bowl with salad.

Discard drippings from skillet; add walnut oil. Place over low heat. Add shallot; sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; add vinegar and whisk to blend. Season vinaigrette with sea salt and black pepper. Gradually add warm dressing to salad, tossing to coat. Divide among plates.

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