Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon - How to Make the Best Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey bacon reduces fat while adding a smoky flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats and are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is rich in nutrients.

Add 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar to a bowl.

Mix in 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt to create the dressing.

Peel most of the skin off a Granny Smith apple, then grate it into the dressing to prevent browning.

Add about 1/2 cup of feta cheese to the dressing and mix well.

Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped pecans and 1/2 cup of dried cranberries into the dressing.

Chop a bunch of green onions and add them to the mixture.

Prepare about 1 pound of Brussels sprouts by cutting off the tips and cores, then shredding them with a knife.

Combine the shredded Brussels sprouts with the dressing and other ingredients in a larger bowl, mixing until well coated.

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary, possibly adding more vinegar or bacon grease if it seems dry.

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