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Hearty 5-Lettuce Salad With Bacon and Blue Cheese

Hearty 5-Lettuce Salad With Bacon and Blue Cheese Description
This vibrant salad make a perfect flavor partner for roasted chicken - pick up a rotisserie chicken to make supper a breeze. For added crunch, toast pecans in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until fragrant.

Ingredients

  • 1 10-ounce package Fresh Express 5-Lettuce Mix
  • 1 crisp apple, such as Granny Smith or Fuji, cored and diced, about 2 cups
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, diced
  • 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecan halves (optional)
  • Creamy Vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation
In large bowl toss together lettuce, apple and bacon. For vinaigrette, whisk together all ingredients in small bowl; pour over salad and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle with blue cheese and pecans, toss again and serve immediately.

Nutrition
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Serves
Serves 4 to 6

Variations
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Source Fresh Express



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