Apple and Bacon Salad With Cheese Dressing
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 Granny Smith apple, cored, peeled and chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon apple cider
2 ounces peeled Camembert cheese, chopped
Dash of cider vinegar
2 small heads of butter lettuce, torn into pieces
2 teaspoons lemon juice
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or
until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels to
drain.
Return skillet to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil and apple.
Saute apple for 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To make the Cheese Dressing, in a small saucepan over medium heat whisk
together sour cream, cider, cheese and vinegar.
Whisk for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the mixture
is smooth and creamy.
Divide lettuce among 4 salad plates. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon
of olive oil and lemon juice.
Distribute warm apples and bacon over the lettuce and spoon dressing
over top.
Serves 4. |