cape cod chopped salad

28 Pinches
The Villages, FL
Updated on Mar 2, 2014

Shared at the Feb 18th Curious Cuisiners meeting by Noreen Waters

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 4-5 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces thick sliced bacon
  • 8 ounces baby arugula
  • 1 - large granny smith apple, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnut halves coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
  • DRESSING
  • 3 tablespoons good apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • - kosher salt
  • 2/3 cup good live oil

How To Make cape cod chopped salad

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. place baking rack on a sheet pan and lay bacon slices on the rack. Roast the bacon for about 20 minutes, until nicely browned, Allow to cool,
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, toss together the arugula, apple, walnuts, cranberries and blue cheese.
  • Step 3
    For the dressing, whisk together vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, mustard, maple syrup 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the pepper in a bowl. Slowly whack in the olive oil.
  • Step 4
    Chop the bacon in large pieces and add it to the salad. Toss the salad with just enough dressing to moisten. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss again. Serve immediately.

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Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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