Garlic Pork Frisee Salad With Apple Croutons Recipes

PORK AND APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high. Mix 2 tablespoons apple jelly with the thyme. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and brush with olive oil on both sides. Grill the chops until marked, about 3 minutes per side. Brush with the jelly-thyme mixture and continue to grill until the chops are cooked through, about 2 more minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Soak the diced onion in a bowl of cold water, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the mustard, vinegar and the remaining 1 tablespoon apple jelly in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Slowly add 1/2 cup olive oil, whisking until smooth.
• Cut the pork into bite-size pieces and drain the onion. Add the lettuce, apple, turnip, pork, onion and blue cheese to the bowl with the dressing and toss. Top with parsley, if desired.

FRISéE WITH CROUTONS AND SPICY OLIVES

Steps:

• Drop bread cubes into a skillet and sprinkle oil over them. Toss gently and cook over high heat, tossing occasionally, until cubes are browned on all sides. Remove from skillet.
• Mix mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and vinegar in a large serving bowl. Stir in oil.
• Add the frisée, olives and sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl and toss thoroughly. Divide among 4 salad plates and sprinkle the croutons on top.

FRISEE SALAD WITH ROASTED GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette:
• Combine the garlic, vinegar, mustard, honey, lime juice and salt and pepper, to taste, in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified.
• For the salad:
• Place the frisee in a large bowl, add 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette, season with salt and pepper, to taste and toss to coat. Put the tomatoes in a bowl, add a few tablespoons of the dressing, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to coat.
• Divide the frisee among 4 to 6 large plates, arrange 3 of the tomato quarters around the perimeter of each plate. Garnish with shaved cheese and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette and serve.

GARLIC PORK FRISEE SALAD WITH APPLE CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a saute pan coated with oil, caramelize garlic and ginger. Add remaining oil and heat. In a stainless steel bowl: mix scallions, vinegar, sugar and pork. Add hot oil and thoroughly mix. Add frisee salad and toss. Plate and garnish with apple croutons.
• APPLE CROUTONS: In a small bowl, mash the apples and butter together. Spread on croutons and garnish with chives.

GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a skillet heat oil and garlic. Saute bread in oil until browned on both sides. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Cut into bite-sized cubes.