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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.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 413 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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)
- ⅓ 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
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
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
% 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.