Charred Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon, Apples, Blue Cheese, and Balsamic
With tender-crisp charred Brussels sprouts, sweet and crunchy apples, tangy crumbled blue cheese, chopped pecans, and salty bacon tossed in a touch of sweet and tart balsamic, this Charred Brussels Sprouts Salad is a blend of textures and flavors perfect for your fall table or holiday side dish.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 16 oz shredded brussels sprouts
- 4 strips thick cut bacon (bacon grease reserved)
- 1 honeycrisp apple
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 oz crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbs balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Cut bacon into 1/2 inch pieces using a sharp knife or kitchen shears. Cook in pan over medium heat until desired crispiness. Reserve bacon grease.
- Preheat broiler. On a baking sheet, toss brussels sprouts with a couple of tablespoons of bacon grease (or substitute a couple of tablespoons of olive oil). Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil on high for 5 - 7 minutes.
- Chop apple into thin matchsticks.
- When brussels sprouts are still warm, drizzle balsamic over pan, and toss to coat. Add apple, pecans, blue cheese, and toss. Transfer to serving dish and top with bacon. Serve warm or room temp.
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