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Brussel Sprout Chopped Salad with bacon, pears, candied pecans, blue cheese, and maple-bacon vinaigrette | TheRoastedRoot.com
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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 Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 283kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and chopped*
  • 1 ripe bosc pear chopped
  • 2/3 cup blue cheese crumbles

For the Maple-Candied Pecans:

For the Warm Maple-Bacon Dressing:

  • ¼ cup liquid bacon drippings
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Warm Maple-Bacon Dressing:

  • Cook the bacon on a skillet over medium heat until it reaches desired done-ness (I like mine crispy).
  • Place the strips of bacon on a cutting board, chop, and set aside.
  • Pour the bacon fat into a measuring cup. Reserve ¼ cup of the fat, and discard any remaining.
  • 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:

  • 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:

  • Rinse the Brussels sprouts well. Chop off the rough end, and thinly slice them from tip to tail.
  • 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.
  • Serve with your favorite entrée and enjoy!

Notes

*Reserve the bacon drippings for the dressing

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 4 | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 13g