4.6 from 15 votes
Bacon Brussels Sprouts Salad
Salad with roasted and shaved brussels sprouts, bacon, farro, grapes, candied pecans, and Parmesan cheese. This salad is loaded with flavor and perfect for Thanksgiving or along side any meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
402 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts washed and quartered
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt for seasoning, Kosher salt
- black pepper for seasoning, Kosher salt
- 10 Bacon chopped, strips
- 5 cups arugula baby
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts shaved
- 1 1/2 cups farro can use brown rice, wild rice, orzo, or quinoa, cooked
- 1 1/2 cups red grapes halved, seedless
- 3/4 cup pecan or regular pecans or walnuts, candied, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 shallot finely chopped, large
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place the quartered brussels sprouts on the sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss until coated and then arrange in an even layer. Roast 20 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until tender and golden brown around the edges. The timing will depend on the size of your sprouts. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
- While the brussels sprouts are roasting, cook the bacon. Add the chopped bacon to a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes. Make sure you stir occasionally so the bacon pieces don’t burn. Transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
- In a large bowl, combine the roasted brussels sprouts, bacon, arugula, shaved brussels sprouts, farro, grapes, candied pecans, and Parmesan cheese.
- To make the dressing, in a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, shallot, and garlic. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until a creamy dressing forms. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until well combined. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve.
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Notes
- To shave the brussels sprouts you can use a food processor with the slicing attachment and pulse until the brussels sprouts are thinly sliced. You can also use a mandoline or sharp knife if you don’t have a food processor.
- Cook farro according to package instructions.
Nutrition Information
Calories
402kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
355mg
(15%)
Potassium
382mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
709IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 355mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 382mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 709IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.