Features of "Apple And Bacon Salad With Cheese Dressing"

Cuisine: Irish

Served as main course. Non-vegetarian dish. Speciality: Cuisine for St. Patrick’s day

Serves: 4

Ingredients for "Apple And Bacon Salad With Cheese Dressing"
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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

Method of cooking "Apple And Bacon Salad With Cheese Dressing"

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.