apple, walnut, and bacon green salad
(1 rating)
This salad has, thus far pleased all who have tried it. A great mix of sweet and savory with a nice crunch.
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(1 rating)
yield
4 -6
prep time
20 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For apple, walnut, and bacon green salad
- MAPLE CARAMELIZED WALNUTS
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1/2 c(125 ml) maple syrup
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2 Tbsp(30 ml) butter
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1 c(250 ml) walnuts or pecans, toasted
- MAPLE DRESSING
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1/4 c(60 ml) mayonnaise
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3 Tbsp(45 ml) olive oil
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1/2clove garlic, finely chopped
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2 Tbsp(30 ml) cider or white wine vinegar
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2 Tbsp(30 ml) maple syrup
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1 tsp(5 ml) dijon mustard
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salt and pepper
- SALAD
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1/2red onion, very thinly sliced
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6 c(1.5 litres) mesclun lettuce
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1cortland apple or pear, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
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4slices bacon, cooked and chopped
How To Make apple, walnut, and bacon green salad
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1Preparation: Maple Caramelized Walnuts Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
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2n a saucepan, bring the maple syrup and butter to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Add walnuts. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the sugar crystallizes (becomes grainy) on the nuts. Remove from the heat.
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3Immediately spoon on the baking sheet. With a spatula, quickly spread the nuts. Season lightly with salt. Let cool completely. Roughly crush with a knife.
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4Maple Dressing: In a vinaigrette blender, shake all the ingredients until the dressing is creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
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5Salad: In a bowl of cold water, let the onion soak for about 5 minutes to mellow out the flavour. Drain.
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6In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, apple, and onion. Add dressing to taste and toss well. Sprinkle with the walnuts and bacon.
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