I made this Frisée Salad after getting tired of the same basic salads over and over again. I wanted something fresh but with a little more texture and flavor instead of just throwing lettuce into a bowl and calling it done. The first time I tried frisée, I honestly wasn’t sure about it, but once everything came together with the dressing and toppings, I completely got the hype. If you love fresh, balanced meals like this, you might also enjoy my Chicken Caesar Salad for a more filling option.

Why You Will Love Frisée Salad

Frisée Salad is light but still has enough going on to keep it interesting. The frisée has a slightly crisp texture that works really well with a simple dressing, and you can add extras depending on what you like. It’s easy enough for a quick lunch but also works well as a side dish with dinner. The best part is that it looks impressive without actually taking much effort.

What You Will Need for Frisée Salad

A large salad bowl helps you toss everything together properly without making a mess. Any basic mixing bowl works perfectly fine here.

A small jar or bowl is useful for mixing the dressing. A simple jar with a lid works well because you can just shake everything together quickly.

A sharp knife helps prep any toppings or vegetables evenly. It also makes trimming the frisée easier if needed.

Salad tongs or large spoons make tossing the salad easier so the dressing coats everything evenly.

Ingredients

1 large head frisée lettuce, trimmed and torn
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese
1/4 cup toasted walnuts

For The Dressing

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small clove garlic, minced
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

How to make it

Start by preparing your dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, vinegar, and garlic until everything comes together into a smooth, slightly tangy mixture. Taste it and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

Next, cook your bacon or pancetta until it’s crispy, then set it aside. If you’re adding eggs, prepare them now so they’re ready to go when you assemble the salad.

Then, place your frisée in a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the greens and toss gently so every leaf gets lightly coated without weighing it down.

After that, add the warm bacon, croutons, and any other toppings you like. The warmth from the bacon slightly softens the greens, which makes the salad even more flavorful.

Finally, top with a soft-boiled or poached egg if you’re using one. Once you break into the yolk, it creates a rich, silky layer that ties everything together.

Serve right away while everything is fresh and perfectly balanced.

Tips for Frisée Salad

Make sure the frisée is dried properly after washing because extra water can water down the dressing.

Toast the walnuts for a few minutes before adding them because it gives them much better flavor.

If you want to make the salad more filling, you can add grilled chicken, boiled eggs, or crispy bacon.

Dress the salad right before serving so the frisée stays crisp.