Description
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Turkey Bacon and Apple Vinaigrette is a vibrant and delicious dish that combines crisp Brussels sprouts, savory turkey bacon, and sweet apples, all dressed in a tangy homemade vinaigrette. This salad is perfect for any gathering or as a healthy meal prep option. It caters to various dietary preferences, being both paleo and Whole30-friendly. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this salad is not only packed with flavor but also makes an excellent lunch or light dinner. Enjoy the crunch of fresh ingredients paired with the richness of crispy turkey bacon for a satisfying meal that your taste buds will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts (shredded)
- 8 slices turkey bacon (nitrate-free)
- 1 medium apple (chopped)
- 2/3 cup hazelnuts (toasted)
- 3 Tbsp apple juice
- 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 1 Tbsp mustard (brown or dijon)
- 1 1/2 tbsp date paste (or syrup, or pure maple syrup or honey; use date paste for Whole30)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup light olive oil (or avocado oil)
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp rendered Turkey Bacon fat
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (fruit-sweetened for Whole30)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients before cooking to streamline the process.
- Cook turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- Toss shredded Brussels sprouts with turkey bacon fat and cooked bacon.
- Toast hazelnuts in the same skillet until golden.
- Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl; add chopped apples and cranberries.
- Blend dressing ingredients until smooth; mix half with the salad.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg