Apple, Bacon & Gorgonzola Salad with Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 6 slices Applewood smoked bacon
  • 2 Hearts romaine lettuce

• Produce

  • 1/2 cup Cranberries, dried
  • 1 Granny smith apple, large

• Condiments

  • 3 tbsp Balsamic vinegar, good
  • 1/8 tsp Mustard, dry

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 Of freshly cracked pepper, twists
  • 1 (12 oz. bag Salad mix, spring
  • 1/4 cup Sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 cup Pecans, toasted

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese

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Ingredients

• 1 (12 oz.) bag Spring salad mix
• 2 hearts Romaine lettuce, rinsed then chopped
• 6 slices Applewood smoked bacon, cooked then crumbled (or you can use the packaged pre-cooked bacon pieces)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 large Granny Smith apple, sliced
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans
• 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 Tablespoons good balsamic vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard (or a squeeze of dijon mustard)
• Few twists of freshly cracked pepper

Directions

• Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss to combine. FOR VINAIGRETTE: Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk together until combined. It takes a couple minutes. Pour dressing over the top of salad and gently toss again. Serve immediately and enjoy!