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Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad

Beautiful warm brussels sprouts salad tossed with crispy bacon, toasted hazelnuts and a light lemon dressing. This cozy twist on a classic shredded brussels sprouts salad is full of flavor and makes a wonderful lunch or holiday side dish!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 246 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Salad , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • For the dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • For the brussels sprouts salad:
  • 8 slices Bacon
  • ½ cup raw hazelnuts, chopped (raw pecans or marcona almonds would also be great options)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound brussels, washed, stems removed, and roughly chopped/shredded
  • ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • Optional: ⅓ cup dried cranberries or dried cherries or dried blueberries (my fav!)

Instructions

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  1. First make the dressing: in a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, dijon, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium low heat. Add in hazelnuts and toast for 2-3 minutes until nice and golden and fragrant. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. Cook the bacon: add bacon to a large skillet or pan and place over medium heat, cook bacon on both sides until crispy and golden brown. If the pan starts to smoke at any point, simply lower the heat. I always cook my bacon on medium low heat. Once bacon is done, blot with a paper towel to absorb excess grease, then chop into bite sized pieces.
  4. Add olive oil to the same large skillet and turn up the heat to medium high. Stir in brussels sprouts and saute for a few minutes until they start to become slightly golden brown. Turn heat to low and add in the dressing, parmesan cheese and bacon; saute for a few more minutes so the cheese melts then serve immediately. Serves 4-6. Garnish with extra bacon, hazelnuts and shaved parmesan.

Notes

  • To store: Store this warm brussels salad in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Feel free to enjoy the salad cold or reheat it in a skillet or in the microwave for a bit.
  • To make it ahead of time: while you can completely make and store this warm brussels sprouts salad ahead of time using the storing instructions above, I recommend simply making the dressing and chopping up your brussels sprouts & nuts to cook the day of. You could also precook and dice up your bacon if you'd like, and warm it up with the brussels sprouts the next day!
  • See the full post for tips & customizations!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving (based on 6) Calories 246cal (12%) Carbohydrates 10.2g (3%) Protein 9.2g (18%) Fat 20.2g (31%) Saturated Fat 4.2g (21%) Fiber 3.8g (15%) Sugar 3.1g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving (based on 6)
Calories 246cal 12%
Carbohydrates 10.2g 3%
Protein 9.2g 18%
Fat 20.2g 31%
Saturated Fat 4.2g 21%
Fiber 3.8g 15%
Sugar 3.1g 6%

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