This recipe takes the classic French bistro salad and gives it an innovative twist with Chinese Five Spice-scented apples and candied bacon.

Recipe courtesy of McCormick®.

This recipe is the result of flavor studies showing new trends in pairings. Read more about how the flavor forecast pairings are chosen.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: 357 Calories, Fat 21g, Protein 20g, Carbohydrates 22g, Cholesterol 243mg, Sodium 946mg, Fiber 3g.

To Use Pre-Cut Thick Sliced Bacon to prepare the Candied Bacon:

Arrange bacon
slices in single layer on foil-lined 15×10×1-inch baking pan. Bake in preheated 400°F oven 5 minutes or until bacon edges begin to curl. Remove pan from oven. Carefully
drain drippings into a glass measuring cup. Set aside.

Microwave honey and Chinese
Five Spice in small microwavable bowl on HIGH 30 seconds, stirring after 15 seconds. Brush bacon with honey mixture. Bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until bacon is browned and crisp. Carefully drain any additional drippings into measuring cup. Cool bacon on
wire rack. Break into bite-size pieces. Set aside.