Shelly's Recipe

CAPE COD SALAD - Barefoot Contessa

Category: Salad

1 bag of baby arugula
6 slices of bacon, cut into pieces and fried crisp
1/2 cup of toasted walnuts
1/4 cup of blue cheese, cut into chunks
1 crisp apple, cored and cubed
1/4 cup dried cranberries, optional

Dressing:
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp orange zest
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp orange juice
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil (or more to taste)
kosher salt & pepper

Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside.

Fry bacon pieces until crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

Assemble salad with all ingredients and lightly toss with dressing.
Serve immediately.