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Warm Brussel Sprout Salad w Maple Dressing

This Warm Brussel Sprout Salad features crunchy pecans, sweet dried cranberries, diced apples and crispy bacon all brought together with a light maple vinaigrette dressing for a perfect balance of autumn flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 349kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Equipment

Ingredients

For The Salad

  • 1½ lb Brussel sprouts fresh, whole, cut in half
  • 1 large Apple cored and diced
  • 6 slices Bacon fried and chopped (or use bacon bits)
  • ½ Red onion diced small
  • ½ cup Dried cranberries
  • ½ cup Pecans

Hot Maple Vinaigrette Dressing

  • ½ cup Maple syrup regular or sugar free
  • ⅓ cup Olive oil
  • 2 Lemons fresh, squeezed from medium 2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
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Instructions

  • Wash and trim the ends from each brussel sprout. Peel any discolored or damaged leaves off and discard. Halve or quarter each sprout, depending on how large they are.
    1½ lb Brussel sprouts
  • Place in the food processor and pulse to shred into a loose and fluffy texture.
  • Transfer the shredded brussel sprouts to a large salad bowl.
  • Add the diced apple, crumbled fried bacon, diced red onion, dried cranberries, and the chopped pecans and mix to combine.
    1 large Apple, 6 slices Bacon, ½ Red onion, ½ cup Pecans, ½ cup Dried cranberries
  • Mix the maple syrup, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper into a pint size mason jar.
    ½ cup Maple syrup, ⅓ cup Olive oil, 2 Lemons, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • With lid OFF, microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until the dressing has heated up. Stir to combine, taking care to not burn yourself.
  • Pour the hot maple vinaigrette over the brussel sprout salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Here are a few tips for making this warm brussels sprout salad:
  • For the best flavor, use fresh Brussels sprouts that are firm and bright green.
  • If you don't have bacon, you can substitute another type of cured meat, such as ham or prosciutto, or omit it altogether.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 677mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 674IU | Vitamin C: 88mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg