Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon and Cranberries
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon and Cranberries is a vibrant dish that combines the earthy crunch of Brussels sprouts with crispy bacon and sweet dried cranberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 shallots, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Brussels sprouts by trimming and slicing them thinly. Rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the residual bacon fat, sauté the minced shallots until translucent (about 2 minutes).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced Brussels sprouts, cooked bacon, sautéed shallots, cranberries, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss well.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with extra cranberries or toasted nuts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider including walnuts or pecans in your salad. For a vegetarian version, swap bacon for crispy roasted chickpeas or smoked paprika-seasoned tofu. You can also experiment with different dressings like balsamic vinaigrette for an exciting twist.