Jul 14 2026
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Midwest Is Best Salad Recipe

Inspired by The Dearborn
Time1h
Serves4

werp farms mix greens, port-soaked dried cranberries, 6 month-aged manchego cheese, honeycrisp apples, candied pecans, lardons of nueske’s bacon, champagne-mustard seed vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Soak Cranberries

    In a small bowl, combine the dried cranberries and port wine. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes until plump.

  2. 2

    Cook Bacon

    In a skillet, cook the Nueske’s bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

  3. 3

    Prepare Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  4. 4

    Assemble Salad

    In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced Honeycrisp apple, drained cranberries, candied pecans, and crispy bacon. Crumble the Manchego cheese on top.

  5. 5

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

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