Grape, Bacon, and Arugula Salad

This was the first course for our Latin Fusion themed New Years Eve.  Lots of good flavors together.

12-14 grapes, halved

4 C arugula1/2 C diced bacon

1/4 C slivered almonds
5-6 strawberries, thinly sliced
1 orange
crumbled blue cheese

Cook bacon until crisp.  Toast almonds by placing in a dry frying pan over medium heat until they begin to brown.  Watch carefully, as they can go from toasted to burnt very quickly.  Peel and slice orange into bite-size pieces.

Assemble salad by placing 1 cup of arugula on each plate.  Top with remaining ingredients.  Drizzle with Mustard Vinaigrette (recipe below).

Mustard Vinaigrette

1/4 C Dijon mustard

1/4 C white wine vinegar

1 t cracked pepper

3/4 t kosher salt

1 T honey

1/2 C Olive Oil

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Juice of 1/2 orange

Place all ingredients in a jar and shake.