French Brussels-Bacon Salad

Easy, Gluten-free, Salties

Prep time

15 mins

Total time

15 mins

Serves

3-4 people

Level

Easy

About the recipe

 

Want that hearty salad that will fill you up? With shredded Brussels sprouts, bacon, apples, sharp cheddar, pecans and its very own French dressing, let yourself dive into a salad packed full of delicious flavors!

Ingredients

 

The Salad

● 8 strips of bacon (250 g)

● ½ chopped red onion

● 1 pound (450 g) brussels sprouts

● 1 sweet apple peeled and chopped

● 1 ½ cups (170 g) of aged white cheddar (or Tomme de Savoie) chopped in small pieces

● ½ cup (50 g) chopped pecans

 

The Dressing

• 3 tbs olive oil

• 1 tbs Dijon mustard

• 1 tbs maple syrup

• 2 tbs apple cider vinegar

• 1/2 tsp salt

Preparation

 

1. Cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer it to a paper towel and let cool.

2. Put the remaining bacon grease into a small glass jar or bowl that will be used to make the salad dressing.

3. Add the salad dressing ingredients in the jar, shake/mix, taste, re-season as necessary, and set aside for later.

4.  Shred the brussels sprouts in a vegetable shredded/chopper and place them in a large bowl.

5.  Add the remaining salad ingredients to the bowl.

6.  Chop the bacon in small pieces and add to the salad.

7.  Mix the salad.

8.  When ready to eat the salad, mix the salad dressing again, and pour the dressing over the salad in the desired quantity.

9.  Re-season as necessary, and serve with your favorite meat, bread and cheese, or chips.

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