Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing
This warm brussels sprouts salad features tender sautéed brussels sprouts tossed in a tangy maple mustard dressing with crispy bacon bits and crunchy apples.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 322kcal
Ingredients
Maple Mustard Dressing
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad
- 6 strips bacon, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 medium shallot, finely diced
- 1-1/2 lbs brussels sprouts, trimmed and shredded
- 2 medium apples, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Maple Mustard Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk maple syrup, mustards, and vinegar together until smooth. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly until dressing is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- Add shallot and brussels sprouts to bacon drippings in same skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Sauté brussels sprouts 4-6 minutes until tender then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Place sauteed brussels sprouts in a large serving bowl and add cooked bacon, apple, cranberries, pecans, and maple mustard dressing. Toss salad evenly to coat.
- Season salad with salt and pepper to taste and top with shaved Parmesan. Serve immediately while warm. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Store salad in refrigerator up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 12 oz salad | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.3g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20.1g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 672mg | Fiber: 6.6g | Sugar: 14.5g | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 6mg