Bacon Brussels Sprout Salad
A delicious and healthy salad with crispy bacon, roasted Brussels sprouts, and a tangy vinaigrette.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
- 6 slices Bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup Chopped pecans toasted
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread Brussels sprouts in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
- While Brussels sprouts are roasting, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted Brussels sprouts, bacon, dried cranberries, and pecans.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
This salad can be served warm or cold. For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and add roasted chickpeas.