Pork Belly Crouton Salad

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Croutons:

2 pounds pork belly, cubed into 1 1/2-inch cubes

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Dressing:

1/3 cup lemon juice

1/3 cup olive oil

1/3 cup red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Salad:

2 heads butter lettuce

1 large Granny Smith apple, sliced thin

2 small cucumbers, sliced thin

1/2 cup sweet piquanté peppers, such as Peppadew

1/2 cup toasted walnuts