Apple--Pear Salad With Maple-Pecan Bacon Recipe

Name: Apple--Pear Salad With Maple-Pecan Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon . i used uncured turkey thigh bacon (thickly sliced); ¼ cup maple syrup; 1 ½ cups pecans, finely chopped; 2 (5 ounce) packages salad greens; 1 bartlett pear, large; 1 apple, Gala, large; 1 cup red grapes, seedless, halved; 4 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled; 1 cup cranberry sauce, whole-berry; 1 teaspoon orange zest; ½ cup orange juice, fresh; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; ¼ cup olive oil, light; 1 tablespoon brown sugar, light; 2 teaspoons ginger, fresh, grated; ½ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

8 slices bacon . i used uncured turkey thigh bacon (thickly sliced)
¼ cup maple syrup
1 ½ cups pecans, finely chopped
2 (5 ounce) packages salad greens
1 bartlett pear, large
1 apple, Gala, large
1 cup red grapes, seedless, halved
4 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
1 cup cranberry sauce, whole-berry
1 teaspoon orange zest
½ cup orange juice, fresh
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil, light
1 tablespoon brown sugar, light
2 teaspoons ginger, fresh, grated
½ teaspoon salt

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Place a lightly greased wired rack in an aluminum foil-lined 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan.
3
Dip bacon slices in syrup, allowing excess to drip off; press pecans onto both sides of bacon.
4
Arrange bacon slices in a single layer on rack, and bake 20 minutes; turn bacon slices, and bake 5 to 10 minutes more or until brown and crisp (Turkey bacon does not take this long).
5
Remove from oven, and let stand 5 minutes.
6
Cut bacon crosswise into 1-inch pieces.
7
Place salad greens on a serving platter.
8
Cut pear and apple into thin slices, toss with salad greens.
9
Top with grapes, cheese, and bacon.
10
Make Cranberry Vinaigrette: Whisk together cranberry sauce, orange zest, orange juice, vinegar and olive oil, brown sugar, ginger, and salt in a medium bowl until blended and smooth.
11
I used an immersion blender.
12
Serve and enjoy.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices bacon . i used uncured turkey thigh bacon (thickly sliced), ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 ½ cups pecans, finely chopped, 2 (5 ounce) packages salad greens, and more.

Yes, Apple--Pear Salad With Maple-Pecan Bacon 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!

Apple--Pear Salad With Maple-Pecan Bacon

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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