Description
Fall Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon and Apple is a delightful dish that perfectly captures the essence of autumn. With crispy bacon, sweet tart apples, and roasted Brussels sprouts, this salad offers a refreshing crunch and a flavor explosion in every bite. Ideal for Thanksgiving or any cozy fall gathering, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse Brussels sprouts under cold water and remove any brown ends.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy (about 8-10 minutes). Remove bacon but leave drippings.
- Sauté sliced red onions in the leftover drippings until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add halved Brussels sprouts to the skillet and cook until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in diced apple, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Return crispy bacon and toasted nuts to the skillet; mix well and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg