Fall Apple Salad w/ Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
A vibrant fall salad bursting with apples, crispy bacon, quinoa, pecans, and goat cheese, drizzled with a warm bacon vinaigrette.
Servings: 2 salads
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups spring mix
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 honeycrisp apples
- 1/4 cup goat cheese
- 1/4 cup glazed pecans
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp bacon grease
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to the package and fry bacon slices in a pan.
- Meanwhile, chop the apples into bite size pieces.
- Once cooked, place bacon on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb the excess grease.
- To make the dressing, add all ingredients into a small bowl and whisk to combine. Taste and salt/pepper as desired.
- Plate the salad, serve immediately and enjoy!