4 servings
Ingredients:
For the salad:
1 head of frisée
1 head of red iceberg or romaine lettuce
8 strips grass-fed bacon or protein of choice, chopped into small pieces
½ pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
8 hard-boiled eggs, sliced in half
¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Scallions, diced for garnish
For the kefir ranch dressing:
½ cup kefir
½ cup kefir cheese or cream cheese
½ cup mayonnaise
1/8 cup fresh parsley
1 clove garlic or 2 garlic scapes
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon minced onion, dehydrated
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp ground black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, or less to taste
Preparation
For the dressing: Put all ingredients into a food processor and process until smooth. Chill in
refrigerator for up to an hour before dressing the salad. Preferably, make dressing the night
before so all of the flavors can meld. This dressing can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
For the salad:
- Wash frisée and iceberg/romaine lettuce then chop into bite sized pieces and toss into 4
salad plates - Arrange the egg, bacon and feta cheese on top
- Drizzle salad with kefir ranch dressing and enjoy!
Nutritional benefits of Frisée
Frisée is a type of salad green in the chicory family; also called curly endive and is made up of long, narrow curly leaves. A single serving of frisée meets one third of the daily recommended amount of folic acid, vitamin A and vitamin C, and also contains small amounts of vitamin K and manganese. Frisée a fantastic source of dietary fiber and is favored by chefs for its bright bitterness and satisfying crunch. Swap out part of your salad greens for frisée to take your taste buds on a ride!