Description

Elevate your salad experience with our Brussels Sprout Salad featuring a delightful Maple Dressing. This simple yet elegant dish brings together the robust flavors of Brussels sprouts with a touch of sweetness from the maple-infused dressing.

Ingredients

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Ingredients for Salad

1 lb whole Brussels sprouts, shredded or finely chopped
1/4 red onion, chopped
4 slices bacon, fried and chopped
1/3 cup candied pecans
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 honey crisp apple, chopped

Ingredients for Maple Vinaigrette

1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup Olive Oil (high-quality EVOO)
1 lemon, juiced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Equipment:

Food processor or Knife
Cutting Board
Frying pan
Mason Jar or Tupperware with a top

Instructions

Prepare Brussels Sprouts:

Place Brussels sprouts in a food processor and shred. If you don’t have a food processor, finely chop the Brussels sprouts.

Cook Bacon:

Cook bacon until crispy, drain, and let cool for 3-4 minutes. Then chop into bite-sized pieces.

Assemble Salad:

In a large bowl, combine shredded Brussels sprouts, red onion, candied pecans, dried cranberries, chopped apple, and bacon.

Make Maple Vinaigrette:

In a mason jar, add all the vinaigrette ingredients: maple syrup, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Secure with a lid and shake until well combined.

Dress and Toss:

Toss the salad in the dressing when ready to serve.

Notes

If you don’t have a food processor, fine chop the Brussels sprouts.
Feel free to add shredded cheese and/or protein (chicken or shrimp).
Substitute turkey bacon, pancetta, or Canadian bacon for the bacon.

Flavor Profile Notes:

If adjusting ingredients, keep flavors balanced. For example, the apple brings sweetness to the bitterness of the Brussels sprouts.
If using a Granny Smith apple, add more maple syrup to the dressing to balance tartness.
The bacon adds saltiness, balanced by the sweetness of the vinaigrette.
If you don’t like the taste of the onion, blanch them in a bowl of water for 5-10 mins before placing them in the salad.

Enjoy this flavorful and health-conscious Brussels Sprout Salad with Maple Dressing – a perfect blend of textures and tastes for those mindful of their health and weight.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins