Is hosting a dinner party on your list for 2019? It should be and so should this Arugula Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette. It is a warm and savory start to your meal. I was sent a copy of The Southern Living Party Cookbook: A Modern Guide to Gathering and this salad caught my eye.

I am definitely hosting more gatherings and dinner parties this year. Even if you don’t love the process of planning and cooking, I know you will love the feeling of being gathered around the table with friends and family. There is nothing better!

This is one of my 2019 goals. I hosted a few parties last year including a cookie decorating party with some of my young adult small group leaders. We had fun decorating and talking about life. We shared Chicken Tortilla Soup and laughed a lot.

I ended the year cooking a simple risotto and salad for a friend as we welcomed 2019. I love the mix of the peppery arugula with the creamy goat cheese and warm bacon vinaigrette. Sliced pears would be a nice addition!

The cookbook is beautifully shot and filled with party menus like Tailgate, Summer Nights, Sip and See and a Bridal Tea. This is an update of the top selling Southern Living cookbook from the 70’s. Elizabeth Heiskell did a lovely job of putting a modern twist to classic Southern recipes.

A few of the recipes I am going to try include:

Long Stemmed Strawberries with Lemon Curd Dip
Grilled Romaine with Charred Lemon Feta Vinaigrette
Cheese straw Tomato Tartlets

The book is filled with fun tips to help you rock your next gathering!

Arugula Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Salad

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Description

Recipe for a arugula salad with warm bacon vinaigrette from Southern Living Cookbook.

Ingredients

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bacon slices
1 shallot (minced)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 5–oz. package arugula or mixed greens
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese

Instructions

Cook bacon in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat 6 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon. Sauté shallot in drippings 2 minutes or just until tender.
Transfer shallot and drippings to a small bowl. Whisk in oil and next 3 ingredients. Toss arugula with vinaigrette on a platter. Top with goat cheese and bacon.

Keywords: arugula, bacon