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Brussels Sprout Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
5 from 9 votes

Brussels Sprout Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

A classic salad recipe for fall and winter, this Brussels Sprout Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette is an excellent side dish or main entrée!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 283 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Salad:
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 4 lices Bacon cooked and chopped*
  • 1 pear chopped, ripe, Bosc variety
  • 2/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
For the Maple-Candied Pecans:
  • ½ cup pecans raw
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon oregano dried
  • Pinch ground cinnamon
  • Pinch salt
For the Warm Maple-Bacon Dressing:
  • ¼ cup bacon drippings liquid form
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon, pure
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Warm Maple-Bacon Dressing:
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  1. Cook the bacon on a skillet over medium heat until it reaches desired done-ness (I like mine crispy).
  2. Place the strips of bacon on a cutting board, chop, and set aside.
  3. Pour the bacon fat into a measuring cup. Reserve ¼ cup of the fat, and discard any remaining.
  4. Add the remaining ingredients to the measuring cup and whisk well until combined (for a creamy consistency, add everything to small blender and blend until smooth). Set aside until ready to use.
Prepare the Candied Pecans:
  1. Add all of the ingredients for the candied pecans to a small skillet and heat over medium for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring consistently, until the nuts have become toasted and sticky. Note: don’t walk away from the nuts because they burn easily.
Prepare the Brussels Sprouts Chopped Salad:
  1. Rinse the Brussels sprouts well. Chop off the rough end, and thinly slice them from tip to tail.
  2. Add all ingredients for the salad to a large serving bowl. Pour desired amount of maple-bacon dressing over the salad, and toss well until everything is coated.
  3. Serve with your favorite entrée and enjoy!

Notes

  • *Reserve the bacon drippings for the dressing

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 4 Calories 283kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 18g (28%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 4
Calories 283kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 18g 28%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 13g 26%

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