Description
This autumnal salad with bacon vinaigrette is a delightful mix of fresh apples, crispy bacon, and glazed pecans, all drizzled with a homemade bacon vinaigrette for a sweet and savory salad no one can resist!
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients:
- 4 cups spring mix
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 honeycrisp apples
- 1/4 cup goat cheese
- 1/4 cup glazed pecans
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Bacon Vinaigrette Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp bacon grease
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to the package and fry bacon slices in a pan.
- Meanwhile, chop the apples into bite size pieces.
- Once cooked, reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease for the vinaigrette and place bacon on a plate lined with a paper towel while you make the dressing.
- To make the dressing, add all ingredients into a small bowl and whisk to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper as desired.
- Combine all salad ingredients together and toss to mix. Add dressing and toss again to coat.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: none
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 837
- Sugar: 47.2 g
- Sodium: 1809.5 mg
- Fat: 48.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 87.1 g
- Fiber: 10.6 g
- Protein: 16.5 g
- Cholesterol: 50.8 mg