Description

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Turkey Bacon and Apple Vinaigrette is a vibrant and nutritious dish that elevates any meal. Featuring fresh shredded Brussels sprouts, crispy turkey bacon, sweet apples, and crunchy toasted hazelnuts, this salad is an explosion of textures and flavors. Tossed in a tangy apple vinaigrette, it’s not just healthy but also customizable to suit your dietary needs. Perfect for meal prep or as a standout side at gatherings, this salad is sure to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb Brussels sprouts (shredded)
8 slices nitrate-free turkey bacon
1 medium apple (chopped)
2/3 cup hazelnuts (chopped)
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)
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

Instructions

Cook turkey bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
In a bowl, mix shredded Brussels sprouts with chopped apple and crispy bacon.
In the same skillet, toast hazelnuts until fragrant. Add to the salad mixture.
For the dressing, blend together apple juice, vinegar, mustard, date paste, cinnamon, onion powder, olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
Toss half the dressing with the salad before serving; reserve the rest for drizzling.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 salad portion (about 200g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. Customize by adding ingredients like feta cheese or pomegranate seeds. Make ahead of time but keep dressing separate until serving.