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Brussel Sprout Chopped Salad with bacon, pears, candied pecans, blue cheese, and maple-bacon vinaigrette | TheRoastedRoot.com
Servings: 4 Servings

Brussels Sprout Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

5 from 3 votes
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 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

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
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brussel sprout chopped salad, brussel sprouts recipes, brussels sprout salad, chopped salad recipe, pear salad, warm bacon vinaigrette, winter salads
Author: Julia
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