65 warm salad with bacon and cheese Recipes

smoked bacon, eggs, vegetable oil, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed, white onion, sliced, sliced fresh mushrooms, torn iceberg lettuce, red bell pepper, diced, tomatoes, white cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, mayonnaise, salt and ground black pepper to taste

bacon slices, peeled chopped shallot (about 1 small), apple cider, salt, black pepper, roquefort or other blue cheese, crumbled (about 1/3 cup), shredded cabbage, diced red bell pepper

bacon, cut into bite-size pieces, catalina dressing, water, torn spinach leaves, grilled chicken breast strips, green onion, thinly sliced, portabella mushrooms, sliced, cashews, egg, medium boiled and cubed, shredded cheese (optional), shredded carrot (optional), chopped bell pepper (optional), sliced radish (optional)

bacon, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, mayonnaise or salad dressing, milk, pepper, parmesan cheese, cayenne , (optional)

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional), grill the breasts until just done , about 5 minutes per side. may be sauteed, if you wish. keep warm., unmold the salads , hold down the top of the salad with 1 hand while you carefully remove the ring with the other, giving it a slight twist as you lift up if it doesn tsp move easily., warm chicken and place on top of the salads in a grid fashion, 2 pieces 1 way, 2 the other, and so on. drizzle the plate with the basil and chile oils, if desired. serve immediately. serves 4., this recipe comes courtesy of chef chris ward and his four-star dallas restaurant, the mercury.

bacon, crumbled, peeled chopped shallot (1 small), apple cider, salt, fresh ground black pepper, roquefort cheese or 1/4 cup other blue cheese, crumbled, shredded cabbage, diced red bell pepper

bacon, small diced, red onion, thinly sliced, roasted pecan, minced garlic, rice wine vinegar, salt and black pepper, goat cheese, room temperature, sour cream, sauteed leek, egg, beaten with, milk, flour, breadcrumbs, olive oil, fresh spinach, cleaned and stemmed

bacon, small diced, julienned red onion, roasted pecans, minced garlic, rice wine vinegar, salt and freshly ground black pepper, goat cheese, room temperature, sour cream, sauteed leeks, egg beaten with 2 tbsp milk, flour, bread crumbs, olive oil, fresh spinach, cleaned and stemmed, edible flowers

bacon slices, chopped, red bell pepper , cut lengthwise into thin strips, crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, coarsely chopped, spinach leaves, red onion , cut into paper-thin slices, olive oil, white wine vinegar, sugar, chilled soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)

fine dry bread crumbs, toasted walnuts, essence , recipe follows, cold 6-oz log fresh goat cheese , cut crosswise into 4 thick slices, egg white, beaten, champagne or white wine vinegar, minced shallots, minced garlic, salt, freshly ground black pepper, dijon mustard, olive oil, mesclun or other small salad greens, rinsed and spun dry, bacon lardons (slab bacon, thickly cut into 2-inch strips), cooked until crisp and fat is rendered, fresh baby parsley sprigs, for garnish, chives, for garnish, toasted buttered french bread croutons, accompaniment, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, dried thyme

sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices, olive oil, cider vinegar, divided, sea salt , to taste, fresh ground pepper , to taste, bacon, baby spinach leaves, rinsed and drained (about 5 cups), chopped fresh parsley, chevre cheese or 2 oz other soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled

garlic cloves, peeled, milk, sugar, clarified butter, salt, fresh ground pepper, thick slab bacon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, bread, crust removed, cut in 1/2-inch cubes, rendered bacon fat, shallot, finely diced, dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, fresh ground pepper, head chicory lettuce, wash and dried (curly endive), roquefort cheese, crumbled, fresh ground pepper

head of escarole , torn into large bite-size pieces (about 8 cups), bacon slices, extra-virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, chopped shallots, hard-boiled eggs, chopped, log soft fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled

bacon, diced, chopped red onions, minced garlic, freshly ground black pepper, salt, creole mustard, red wine vinegar, sugar, dried cherries, vegetable oil, fresh spinach , tough stems removed, washed and spun dry (about 12 oz), orange , segmented, goat cheese, crumbled

baby spinach, pre-washed, pancetta (italian bacon) or regular bacon, blue cheese (consult cheese monger), capers, lemons , zested and juiced, shallots, minced, extra-virgin olive oil (bright california oil works well), white balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper to taste, toasted almonds

sliced bacon , cut into 1-inch pieces, mushrooms, cooked turkey breast (see note above), chopped or torn into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups), balsamic vinegar, rinsed and crisped romaine lettuce leaves (about 10 oz. total ), watercress sprigs (about 2 oz.), rinsed and crisped, sliced red onion, salt and pepper, blue cheese, crumbled (optional)

pumpkin or 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 pieces, extra virgin olive oil, red onion, thinly sliced, garlic clove, finely chopped, spinach, trimmed, ground nutmeg, cayenne (to taste), orange , juice of, feta cheese, almonds, toasted, bacon (thick sliced is good )

olive oil, streaky bacon, cut into 1 cm pieces, pine nuts, garlic, finely chopped, spinach leaves, trimmed,washed and spun dry, balsamic vinegar, grated parmesan cheese