Bacon Waldorf Salad

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and saute the chopped bacon until crispy.
3. 3
   Drain the bacon pieces on a paper towel.
4. 4
   Place the pine nuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until lightly golden, about 6 minutes.
5. 5
   In a large bowl, lightly whisk together the mascarpone cheese, creme fraiche, orange zest and juice, and lemon zest and juice.
6. 6
   Season the mixture with salt, and pepper, to taste.
7. 7
   Cook's Note: This will be your dressing.
8. 8
   Add the fennel, green apple, celery, and green grapes to the dressing.
9. 9
   Toss to evenly coat with the dressing.
10. 10
    Season the fennel salad with salt, to taste.
11. 11
    Place the fennel salad in a serving bowl and top with the pine nuts and bacon.