Green Apple and Bacon Salad with Cider Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

A crisp salad featuring tart green apples, smoky bacon, and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette that enhances the natural sour notes of the fruit. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs green apples, bacon, mixed greens into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2, thinly sliced green apples
• 4 slices, cooked and crumbled bacon
• 5 cups mixed greens
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk together 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
2. Step 2: Toss 5 cups mixed greens with 2 tbsp of the vinaigrette until evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Arrange the coated greens on a plate, top with 2 thinly sliced green apples and 4 crumbled bacon slices.
4. Step 4: Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette just before serving.