Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon Recipe
Brighten up your holiday meal with Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon, tossed in sweet cider dressing with crisp greens and salty bacon in a 30-minute, flavor-packed bowl.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 199kcal
Ingredients
- 4 dozen Brussels sprouts
- 1 cup sliced almonds toasted
- 6 slices bacon cooked, chopped
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese grated
For the Dressing
- 1 tbsp shallot finely minced
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard grainy type
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp apple cider
- 3/4 tsp kosher sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Using a sharp chef’s knife, cut thin ribbons of Brussels sprouts (essentially shaving them), or shave the Brussels sprouts with a mandoline and a cut-resistant glove.
- Combine the Brussels sprouts, almonds, bacon, and Parmesan in a large serving bowl.
- In a mason jar or small mixing bowl, combine the shallot, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, apple cider, salt, and pepper. If using a mason jar, add the olive oil, place the lid on, and shake until creamy. If using a bowl, slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking vigorously. Beat until creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, toss, and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
-Total time accounts for cooking the bacon and toasting the almonds.
You can STORE any leftover Bacon Brussel Sprouts Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Since the salad is made with hearty shaved sprouts, it won’t wilt as quickly as lettuce-based salads.
If possible, keep the dressing separate and mix before serving to keep everything crisp. This salad is not ideal for freezing because of the delicate texture of the dressing and sprouts. It’s best served chilled or at room temperature for texture and flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 6serving | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg
