Independence Day Salad

(from kylerhea’s recipe box)

Source: YesterdaysIsland

Serves 4 people

Categories: Fall, Salads, September2013

Ingredients

  • 1 cup applewood smoked bacon, chopped and cooked crispy
  • 1 firm apple, medium diced
  • one half cup dried cranberries
  • one half cup toasted hazelnuts, or walnuts, chopped
  • one half cup blue cheese, crumbled
  • 2 cups baby arugula or other baby greens
  • 2 sprigs parsley, chiffonade
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper
  • Olive oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons cranberry juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, optional

Directions

  1. Toss together the first 8 ingredients and set aside. Make a dressing with the remaining ingredients, and toss the salad together. Taste and season it if necessary.

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