Brussels Sprouts Salad
This Brussels Sprouts Salad with crispy bacon, white cheddar and pecans, with a sweet vinaigrette is the absolute best brussels sprouts salad. You only need a few ingredients to make this super easy Brussels Sprouts Salad that's perfect for a quick lunch, or as a side to any meal.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brussels sprouts salad, brussels sprouts salad recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 373kcal
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 pound brussels sprouts trimmed and shaved, or thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
- ½ cup white cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Cook the bacon. Cut the bacon into ½-inch pieces. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat then add bacon and fry until crisp. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in skillet.
Cook the brussels sprouts. Add the shredded brussels sprouts to the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes stirring occasionally, until the brussels sprouts are a little bit tender and start to char a bit.
Make the dressing. In a bowl whisk the apple cider, olive oil and brown sugar together.
Make the salad. In a larger bowl add the cooked brussels sprouts, bacon, cheese, pecans and dressing. Toss well and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm.
- Make this salad your own by adding other favorite ingredients such as raisins, dried cranberries, apples, pine nuts, sunflower seeds, etc.
- You can shred the brussels sprouts a couple days in advance, they will hold nicely in the refrigerator, stored in a ziploc bag or airtight container.
- The dressing will last in the fridge for about 4 days, so if you're making this salad ahead, don't add the dressing until ready to serve.
- If prepping ahead, the individual ingredients can be stored in the fridge for 2 to 4 days, if stored properly. Any leftover tossed brussels sprouts salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1016IU | Vitamin C: 97mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 2mg