APPLE, ROQUEFORT, AND RED LEAF LETTUCE WITH PUMPERNICKEL CROUTONS

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Categories     Salad     Cheese     Fruit     Leafy Green     Pork     Fry     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Apple     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb thick-cut bacon slices (5), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips
3 slices pumpernickel bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 Granny Smith apple
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (6 cups)
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup crumbled Roquefort (2 oz)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then add pumpernickel to fat in skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk together vinegar and mustard. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Halve apple lengthwise and core. Cut apple halves crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Toss lettuce with cranberries, apple, croutons, half of bacon, and dressing. Divide salad among plates, then dot with Roquefort and sprinkle with remaining bacon.

Becky peter
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I can't wait to try this salad! It looks so delicious.


Kristen Decker
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Handro Steyn
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I've never had a salad with apples and cheese before, but this was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Julia Sibeko
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover apples. I also added some walnuts for extra crunch.


Maryan e
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I'm not a huge fan of Roquefort cheese, but I loved this salad. The apples and dressing were amazing.


Jamie Nolasco
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This salad is delicious! The apples and Roquefort cheese are a perfect match.


beauty onyeukwu
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Yusuf Abdullaziz
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover apples and cheese.


Ammargujjar Rehmangujjar
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This salad is beautiful and delicious. I love the contrast between the sweet apples and the salty cheese. The croutons add a nice touch too.


Rebecca Hise
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is light and tangy, and the combination of flavors and textures is amazing. I highly recommend it!


Tiandra Pahtayken
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet apples, salty Roquefort cheese, and peppery red leaf lettuce was perfect. The pumpernickel croutons added a nice crunch.