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Bacon, Walnut and Apple Salad with Maple Vinaigrette |
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Bacon, Walnut and Apple Salad with Maple VinaigrettePrep Time: 30 min(s) | Cook Time: 30 min(s) | Serves: 6 | Difficulty: Beginner | Ethnicity: American |
Tools: | | cutting board | | large chef's knife | | large mixing bowl | | large nonstick pan (12-inch) | | mandoline | | measuring cups | | measuring spoons | | whisk | | wooden spoon |
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Ingredients: | | 6 slices bacon - sliced | | 1 shallot - peeled and minced (Learn How) | | 1/4 cup(s) cider vinegar | | 2 teaspoon(s) Dijon mustard | | 2 teaspoon(s) honey | | 2 teaspoon(s) maple syrup (pure) | | 1/4 cup(s) olive oil | | 1 pinch salt and pepper - to taste | | 1 apple - cored and shaved thin on the mandoline | | 6 cup(s) mixed greens | | 1/4 cup(s) Parmesan cheese - shaved on the mandoline | | 1/4 cup(s) walnuts - toasted | |
Steps: | | -Heat a large saute pan to medium and cook the bacon slowly to render off the fat. Save the fat and set the bacon to the side. | | -Place the shallots, vinegar, Dijon, honey and maple syrup in a large enough bowl to accommodate all of the salad ingredients. | | -Whisk in the oil and 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat. Season to taste. | | -Add the apples to the vinaigrette once they are sliced. | | -Toss in the greens and add additional seasoning if needed. | | -Top the salad with walnuts, parmesan and the reserved bacon. |
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