Apple Salad, Bacon & Maple Labneh

I couldn't help give this a go after reading it in Momofuku's new cookbook. Kind of busy but everyone seemed to enjoy it!

fuji, or some other tart & crisp apple

kimchi

labneh

quality maple syrup

best quality back bacon (pork jowl used)

rucola

EVOO

lemon

S&P

1. zip up kimchi in a blender til smooth
2. cut the apples in cubes or wedges, dress with the kimchi (don't overpower apples, just a hint of kimchi sufficient)
3. mix labneh & maple syrup (should be sweet)
4. grill bacon until caramelizing
5. dress rucola with EVOO, small squeeze of lemon, S&P
6. to plate, put a spoonful of labneh-maple mixture onto small plate, top with a few pieces of apple, then about 1" x 4" strip of bacon, a bit more labneh
7. sprinkle a few leaves of rucola over the whole lot, maybe a turn of the pepper mill