Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad
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Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad
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This warm Brussels sprouts salad mixes roasted quartered Brussels sprouts with toasted pecans, crisp bacon glazed in maple syrup and fresh rosemary, dried cranberries, and grated Pecorino Romano cheese. The salad balances roasted savory and sweet flavors with a combination of crunchy and tender textures. It is served warm, making it a suitable side or light main dish.
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The recipe begins by roasting Brussels sprouts at high heat until well browned and tender, bringing out their natural sweetness and mellowing sharpness. Pecans are toasted separately to intensify their nutty flavor. Bacon is cooked until just crisp, then combined with maple syrup and chopped fresh rosemary to create a sticky, aromatic glaze.
These components are mixed while warm with dried cranberries that add a chewy, tart contrast, and grated Pecorino Romano cheese offers a salty, sharp finish. The salad features a pleasing blend of caramelized vegetables, savory bacon, sweet syrup, tart fruit, and a salty cheese topping, providing a complex flavor profile and varied textures.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. Brussels sprouts trimmed and quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 /2 cup pecans coarsely chopped
- 3 lices Bacon chopped
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped, fresh
- 1/2 /2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 /4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese Parmesan can be substituted, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil. Spread Brussels sprouts on pan and toss with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 18-22 minutes, stirring once. Brussels sprouts should be brown.
- While Brussels sprouts are cooking, toast the pecans in a small pot until toasted.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon until bacon starts to brown. Add the syrup and rosemary and cook until syrup is thick, about 3-5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine warm Brussels sprouts, bacon mixture, cranberries, and Pecorino Romano.
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