Strawberry Pretzel Salad
By: Susan Keefe
Published: Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 7:12am

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.

About


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