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This shaved Brussels sprout apple bacon salad is the perfect combo of sweet, salty, and savory. Roasted and shaved Brussels sprouts combined with bacon, candied pecans, sliced apples, and pomegranates seeds all drizzled with a simple maple vinaigrette.
This shaved Brussels sprouts apple bacon salad is the perfect fall recipe!
Shaved and slightly roasted Brussels sprouts pair perfectly with sweet apple and pomegranate, salty bacon, and drizzled in a sweet maple syrup vinaigrette.
I have easily eaten this salad for dinner but it also makes a great side dish or holiday table addition!
You can also add other ingredients to this salad if you’d like, such as nuts, cheese, or dried cranberries, to give it more texture and flavor.
If you love Brussels sprouts salad but like them raw try my Tangy Brussels Sprout Apple Slaw!
Shaved Brussels sprouts apple bacon salad ingredients
For salad:
- Brussels sprouts
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt and pepper
- Sweet apple
- Pomegranate seeds
- Crispy bacon
- Homemade praline pecans
For maple vinaigrette:
- Apple cider vinegar
- Maple syrup
- Dijon mustard
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt and pepper
What to serve with warm Brussels sprout salad
This warm Brussels sprout salad is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish. Depending on your preference, there are many different dishes that you can serve with this salad. Here are a few ideas:
- Grilled chicken: Grilled chicken is a great protein option that adds a nice smoky flavor and can help balance out the bitterness of the Brussels sprouts. A few great options are my Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs, Chili Mango Lime Grilled Chicken Thighs, or my Sweet Soy Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs.
- Roasted vegetables: Vegetables can add a variety of flavors and textures to the meal. Try my Sweet Potato Fries, Simple Roasted Cabbage, or my Honey Roasted Carrots.
- Fish: Fish adds a nice richness to the Brussels sprout salad. You can easily pair this with Mahi Mahi En Papillote, Pan Seared Salmon, or my Sheet Pan Lemon Salmon.
Overall, the warm Brussels sprout salad is a versatile dish that can be paired with a variety of different foods to create a delicious and satisfying meal.
More Brussels sprouts recipes
- On The Stalk Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts.
- Tangy Brussels Sprout Apple Slaw.
- Fall Panzanella Salad.
Shaved Brussels Sprout Apple Bacon Salad
Ingredients
For salad:
- 4 cups shaved Brussels sprouts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 sweet apple, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate arils
- 1 cup chopped crispy bacon
- 1/2 cup chopped praline pecans
For maple vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 2/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
For salad:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with a silpat liner or parchment paper.
- Add shaved Brussels sprouts onto the prepared baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with kosher salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Spread out Brussels sprouts and roast for about 10-15 minutes or until slightly soft and they just start to brown. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
- When they are cool add to a large salad bowl and top with sliced apples, pomegranate arils, crispy bacon, and candied pecans.
- Drizzle with the desired amount of vinaigrette and toss to evenly coat.
For maple vinaigrette:
- In a small mixing bowl add apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
- While whisking slowly pour in olive oil until the vinaigrette is thick and combined. Taste and season with more kosher salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
The day I realized that shaved brussels sprouts were a thing was basically the best day of my life. I LOVE all of the perfect fall flavors you have going on in this recipe! Pinned!
This interest me a lot. I have not had brussels sprouts too much but I am thinking I would love this!
Same! I could definitely live off of mostly salads…..I love them! And I love brussels sprouts, so this one is calling my name 🙂
So stunning! Such a gorgeous combination of the Brussels Sprouts and apples, I need to try this! Bookmarked and pinned!!
My favorite apple recipe is my apple pie that I pour a caramel sauce over and bake.
I kid you not, I made a very similar salad for the blog that’s going up soon. I mean, it’s basically obvious that we’re twins so… 🙂
Anyway, LOVE SweeTango apples too – that CRUNCH and sweetness is literally amazing. Great post + photos!
I have been adoring brussels sprouts this year! Great idea to combine it with a delicious SweeTango apple!!
Wel I love Brussel Spouts.. A lot..and apples too..I will be making your recipe and hopefully with these delicious apples from Sweet Tango apples.
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How do you shave Brussels sprouts? Is it just slicing them? Thank you.
This salad was a big hit at Thanksgiving dinner! Great balance of sweet and savory. The recipe makes a lot of salad dressing but now I have leftovers for other salads.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Carole! It’s a favorite around here too!