Brussels Sprout, Kale + Apple Salad with Sharp Cheddar + Bacon

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    413 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Brussels Sprout, Kale + Apple Salad with Sharp Cheddar + Bacon

This Brussels Sprout, Kale + Apple Salad with Sharp Cheddar + Bacon is an easy, flavorful and healthy fall salad that's perfect for Thanksgiving. It has just the right balance of healthy and indulgent because it's packed with nutrient dense vegetables and just enough bacon and cheese to make it taste incredible.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts
  • 1 large bunch kale any variety
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 granny smith apple diced or julienned (peeling optional)
  • cup pecans toasted and roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • 6 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese diced
  • 5 strips of bacon cooked and crumbled, bacon fat reserved
  • 1 small shallot minced
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon reserved bacon fat warmed up to liquify if solid
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Instructions

Prep the salad ahead:

Notes

  • Use a mandoline slicer to shave the Brussels sprouts for best results. 
  • Don't cut the apple until right before serving to make sure it stays bright and crisp.
  • If there is a mix of vegetarians and meat eaters at your table, replace the bacon fat in the dressing with a neutral oil (such as vegetable oil) and serve the bacon on the side so everyone can enjoy the salad.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 413kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 363mg (15%) Potassium 465mg (13%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1831IU (37%) Vitamin C 75mg (83%) Calcium 267mg (27%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 413 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 413kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 363mg 15%
Potassium 465mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1831IU 37%
Vitamin C 75mg 83%
Calcium 267mg 27%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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