Pear Arugula Salad with Maple Vinaigrette and BACON
Printed from: https://www.320sycamoreblog.com/2019/10/pear-arugula-salad-with-maple.html
It's probably better to assemble on separate small plates but you can layer everything in a salad bowl too.
- Arugula ( my favorite place to buy this is Trader Joe's but you can find it at grocery stores too -- usually in a arugula/spinach combo)
- Craisins
- Cooked and cooled bacon cut into bite size pieces, reserve drippings for viniagrette (optional but soooo good)
- Crumbled cheese (English cheddar, feta, or bleu cheese)
- Sliced pears dipped in lemon lime soda or lemon juice/water to keep from browning
- Toasted walnuts candied in brown sugar (see blog post for directions)
Maple Vinaigrette
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (I do half bacon drippings half olive oil)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
pinch of salt
pinch of pepper
Blend all ingredients together or use a mason jar with a lid and shake it until well mixed. Keep at room temperature and serve with the salad. ENJOY!