Looking for a fresh, flavorful salad to elevate your next gathering? This Bacon and Peanut Salad from Proud Sponsor Schär combines crisp wild arugula, crunchy roasted peanuts, and savory slices of bacon for a bold bite in every forkful. It’s a crowd-pleasing option perfect for parties or weekday meals.
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- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 slices Schär Artisan Baker White Bread
- 2 endive lettuces
- 2 bundles arugula
- 4 ounces bacon bits
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1½ ounces roasted peanuts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- balsamic vinegar, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the greens: Wash and dry the endive lettuces and arugula. Chop or tear into bite-sized pieces if needed. Mix together and divide evenly among 4 salad bowls or plates.
- Toast the bread: Cut the Schär Artisan Baker White Bread into small cubes. Heat a small amount of olive oil in a pan over medium heat and toast the bread cubes until golden and crisp.
- Cook the bacon: Add the bacon bits to the pan with the toasted bread and cook until the bacon is crisp and heated through. Remove from heat.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the prepared greens. Top each salad with the warm bacon and bread mixture.
- Garnish: Sprinkle roasted peanuts on top of each salad just before serving.
