Strawberry Pretzel Salad


Photo: Susan Keefe
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Ingredients

1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
1/4 cucumber, sliced and halved
1/2 cup pretzels, crushed
1/2 avocado, cubed
6 slices maple glazed back bacon (recipe below), diced
1 cup arugula
2 cups mixed spring greens
1/4 cup flax seed oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Maple Glazed Bacon:
1 slice of back bacon
1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon molasses

Preparation

1
Preheat oven to 300°
2
Combine maple syrup, mustard, vinegar and molasses in a small bowl.
3
Arrange bacon on a baking sheet lined with tin foil.
4
Pour syrup mixture over top.
5
Bake for thirty minutes turning once.
6
Set aside and let cool.
7
In a small bowl combine flax seed oil, balsamic vinegar, whole grain mustard and salt and pepper. Set aside.
8
Place strawberries, cucumber, mixed greens, arugula and bacon in a large salad bowl and toss lightly to combine.
9
Add the dressing and toss to coat.
10
Divide the salad amongst four plates and serve topped with avocado and crushed pretzels.
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About

It may sound strange but its delicious. Salty, sweet, tangy and completely delicious!

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Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 7:12am

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