Apple-Bacon Salad With Honey Balsamic Viniagrette

Name: Apple-Bacon Salad With Honey Balsamic Viniagrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Honey Balsamic Viniagrette; 1/4 cup good balsamic vinegar; 3/4 cup your favorite olive oil; 3-4 tablespoons honey -- start with three, then go to taste from that point; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 pinch thyme; 1 pinch allspice; Apple salad; 2 Honey Crisp apples, sliced; 4 slices good smoked bacon, fried crisp and crumbled; 4 ounces dried, sweetened cranberries; 2 ounces feta, crumbled; 1/3 cup walnut pieces, toasted

Servings: persons

Honey Balsamic Viniagrette
1/4 cup good balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup your favorite olive oil
3-4 tablespoons honey -- start with three, then go to taste from that point
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pinch thyme
1 pinch allspice
Apple salad
2 Honey Crisp apples, sliced
4 slices good smoked bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
4 ounces dried, sweetened cranberries
2 ounces feta, crumbled
1/3 cup walnut pieces, toasted

1
Whisk all ingredients together. If you're ambitous, you can whisk everything and then whisk in the olive oil, making an emulsion that won't separate; I find it easier to just whisk it or shake it before I apply it. Set dressing aside.
2
Sliced unpeeled apples and arrange in a spiral patttern on a salad plate. Or, if presentation is not an issue, dice and put in a bowl.
3
Toss together the bacon, cranberries and walnuts. Put a portion of the topping over each plate of apples, or atop the apples in the bowl.
4
Drizzle viniagrette over salad. If you're working in a bowl, go ahead and toss, to get the apples nicely coated and turn them brown in advance of oxydation doing so.
5
Crumble feta cheese atop each portion, or the entire bowl.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Honey Balsamic Viniagrette, 1/4 cup good balsamic vinegar, 3/4 cup your favorite olive oil, 3-4 tablespoons honey -- start with three, then go to taste from that point, and more.

Yes, Apple-Bacon Salad With Honey Balsamic Viniagrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!