Applewood Bacon and Brie Frisee Salad

Applewood Bacon and Brie Frisee Salad

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ginger root, finely minced
½ teaspoon roasted garlic paste
½ teaspoon soy sauce
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced Pink Lady apple
½ cup cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
¼ cup leeks, diced
¼ cup palm hearts, diced
3 cups watercress, chopped
2 cups baby spinach leaves, torn
1 tablespoon toasted almond slices
½ teaspoon candied ginger, finely minced

Directions:
1. Whisk vinegar, mustard, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce together in a
small bowl. Mix well. Pour the mixture into a glass bottle.
2. Add oil to the bottle of dressing and twist the lid on tightly. Shake the
dressing well and store in the fridge. Let the dressing mature for 1–24
hours before making the salad.
3. Toss the apples, cucumber, leeks, and palm hearts together in a salad
bowl. Remove the matured dressing from the fridge and shake well.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
4. Toss the watercress and spinach into the salad. Garnish with a sprinkle
of almonds and candied ginger. Serve immediately.