Apple Bacon Salad with Shallots and Thyme

 Produce items: 

• Gala apple
• Shallots

 

Decision:  Apple Bacon Salad with Shallots and Thyme!

• 2 gala apples, diced
• 6 strips bacon, crisped and crumbled
• 3 shallots, or 4 if you love 'em, minced (but not too little)
• 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves 
• 1 or 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar to taste
• S and P to taste

Toss all ingredients together in a bowl.  Do you like it?  Serve it next to a cheesy item, or just plain cheese.  I served mine next to......

Gougeres!  They are little eggy bready rolls flavored with gruyere cheese.  I think the Apple Bacon salad was the perfect crisp, sweet pairing for the strong swiss cheese.

Apple Bacon Salad with Shallots and Thyme

(seen here plated with gougeres and a jalepeno drizzle)