I was really busy last Saturday and by the time I finally got home from hiking, errands, etc…I was starving. I wanted something fulfilling, meaty, but easy. I looked around, and ended up with an awesome new salad.

Bacon Apple Salad

• Organic baby butter lettuce
• 1 larger sized organic apple (I used Gala)
• White onion
• Walnuts
• Cooked uncured bacon (I used TJ’s)
• Raw organic sharp cheddar (Organic Valley, as the cows are pastured)
• Kosher Salt/Pepper (to taste)
• Drizzle olive oil

I cut the apple pieces into cubes, diced the white onion, hand crushed the walnuts (awesome replacement for croutons), cooked and loosely chopped the bacon. I tossed all ingredients in a bowl, and drizzled just a little olive oil on the salad for moisture. Last, I topped it with fresh shredded raw organic sharp cheddar.

So. Good. I might have a new fave salad, that is easy, and has a great balance of vegetable, fruit and fat!