Ingredients 8 ounces thick-cut bacon, such as Niman Ranch 8 ounces baby arugula 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced 1/2 cup toasted walnut halves, coarsely chopped (see note) 1/2 cup dried cranberries or 1 cup fresh pomegranate 6 ounces blue cheese, such as Roquefort, crumbled For the dressing: 3 tablespoons good apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2/3 cup good olive oil

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Place a baking rack on a sheet pan and lay the bacon slices on the rack. Roast the bacon for about 20 minutes, until nicely browned. Allow to cool.

In a large bowl, toss together the arugula, apple, walnuts, cranberries, and blue cheese.

For the dressing, whisk together the vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, mustard, maple syrup, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.

Chop the bacon in large pieces and add it to the salad. Toss the salad with just enough dressing to moisten. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss well. Serve immediately.