Vanessa Contessa Project: Cape Cod Chopped Salad

Made this for dinner tonight because I wanted something light. I changed up a few things from the original recipe, and it turned out great. This has bacon, Granny Smith apples, Craisins, walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese. I made the vinaigrette with apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, fresh orange juice and orange zest, brown sugar, and olive oil. The original recipe called for maple syrup instead of brown sugar in the dressing, and it also called for blue cheese instead of Gorgonzola.

Vanessa Contessa Project: Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette Dressing

This picture does not do this salad justice. It was so wonderfully tasty! I also substituted goat cheese for Parmesan. Such a good decision! The only thing I would change next time is to use less salt than was called for in the dressing.