Brussels Sprouts Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
Ingredients for Salad:
- 1 lb whole brussel 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
Instructions:
Place Brussels sprouts in a food processor and shred.
Cook your bacon, drain and let cool 3-4 mins then chop up.
Add shredded brussel sprouts, red onion, pecans, cranberries, apples and chopped bacon to a large bowl.
In a mason jar add all of the vinaigrette ingredients.
Secure with a lid and shake until combined.
Toss salad in 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).
Sub turkey bacon, pancetta or Canadian bacon for the bacon.
Flavor Profile Notes:
If adjusting any of the ingredients remember to keep the flavors balanced, for example, the apple brings sweetness to the bitterness of the Brussels sprouts.
If using a granny smith apple, you’ll want to add more maple syrup to the dressing so the flavors aren’t too tart.
The bacon adds saltiness to the salad, which balanced by the sweetness of the vinaigrette.
If you don’t like the taste of the onion, blanche them in a bowl of water for 5-10 minutes before placing in the salad.
