Step 1

Using a small fry pan, cook bacon until crispy. Remove from heat and let dry on a paper towel. Once cool enough to handle, chop into small pieces and set aside. Pour bacon fat into a coffee cup or small bowl to cool.

Step 2

Cook Candied Walnuts: Excluding the Walnuts, combine “Candied Walnuts” ingredients in the same small fry pan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and is bubbling​. Add Walnuts and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Mix together dressing: combine all ingredients for “Maple-Cider Dressing” in dressing shaker or jar and shake vigorously.

Step 4

Combine all ingredients, toss salad, and enjoy.