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12.21.18

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon & Apple Vinaigrette {Whole30}

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This shredded Brussels sprouts salad is loaded with so many delicious things!  Sweet chopped apples, crispy bacon, toasted hazelnuts and a sweet tangy apple vinaigrette.  It’s paleo, dairy-free, with a Whole30 option and perfect for a crowd or as a make ahead lunch.

This shredded Brussels sprouts salad is loaded with so many delicious things!  Sweet chopped apples, crispy bacon, toasted hazelnuts and a sweet tangy apple vinaigrette.  It’s paleo, dairy-free, with a Whole30 option and perfect for a crowd or as a make ahead lunch.

As much as I love Brussels sprouts (and eat them constantly!) there were no Brussels sprouts salad recipes on the blog until now.

Part of me thought another Brussels sprouts salad recipe just wasn’t necessary in the vast land of the internet where I’m sure there are thousands, at least.

But, as it turned out I just couldn’t stop thinking about making a brussels sprouts salad, and of course eating the salad, with ALL the good stuff in it.

And so here we are now with a Brussels sprouts salad that will satisfy all your cravings.  As long as your cravings are along the lines of my own 😉

This shredded Brussels sprouts salad is loaded with so many delicious things!  Sweet chopped apples, crispy bacon, toasted hazelnuts and a sweet tangy apple vinaigrette.  It’s paleo, dairy-free, with a Whole30 option and perfect for a crowd or as a make ahead lunch.

So of course, we’re starting out here with the main ingredient – sprouts!  To shred them, you can slice them super thin, OR you can buy them pre-shredded at many grocery stores.

For this recipe, I actually used pre-shredded + shredded some myself based on what I had available.

Then we have bacon.  It’s nearly impossible for me to create a brussels sprouts recipe without bacon. These two are meant to be together in all circumstances.  There are so many brands now that make sugar-free (Whole30 compliant) bacon, so it’s basically the perfect addition to any Whole30 veggie recipe!

This shredded Brussels sprouts salad is loaded with so many delicious things!  Sweet chopped apples, crispy bacon, toasted hazelnuts and a sweet tangy apple vinaigrette.  It’s paleo, dairy-free, with a Whole30 option and perfect for a crowd or as a make ahead lunch.

I saved a little bit of rendered bacon fat to toss with the raw brussels sprouts.  It’s not part of the dressing, but I find it gives them great flavor and slightly softens the sprouts’ texture even before you toss with dressing.

Next, I used the already-hot skillet to toast some chopped hazelnuts.  Any nut will work here – use your favorite!  They add flavor, more crunch, and that “toasty” quality that makes any salad a whole lot better.

After the nuts, we have chopped apples.  Use a sweet-crisp like honeycrisp or pink lady – those happen to be my favorites and complement the other ingredients so well.

This shredded Brussels sprouts salad is loaded with so many delicious things!  Sweet chopped apples, crispy bacon, toasted hazelnuts and a sweet tangy apple vinaigrette.  It’s paleo, dairy-free, with a Whole30 option and perfect for a crowd or as a make ahead lunch.

The dressing is a light vinaigrette sweetened with either dates (for Whole30) or maple syrup if you prefer, plus apple juice.

Lemon juice or apple cider vinegar gives it the perfect sweet-tangy flavor.  Avocado oil or light olive oil allows the apple flavor to shine through.  The salad can be dressed either ahead of time or right before serving.  A big plus – the already-dressed leftovers save very well!

I hope you’re ready to make your new favorite salad – let’s get our bacon fried and brussels sprouts  shredded and go!

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon and Apple Vinaigrette {Paleo, Whole30 Option}

This shredded Brussels sprouts salad is loaded with so many delicious things!  Sweet chopped apples, crispy bacon, toasted hazelnuts and a sweet tangy apple vinaigrette.  It’s paleo, dairy-free, with a Whole30 option and perfect for a crowd or as a make ahead lunch. This shredded Brussels sprouts salad is loaded with so many delicious things!  Sweet chopped apples, crispy bacon, toasted hazelnuts and a sweet tangy apple vinaigrette.  It’s paleo, dairy-free, with a Whole30 option and perfect for a crowd or as a make ahead lunch.

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon and Apple Vinaigrette

This shredded Brussels sprouts salad is loaded with so many delicious things! Sweet chopped apples, crispy bacon, toasted hazelnuts and a sweet tangy apple vinaigrette. It’s paleo, dairy-free, with a Whole30 option and perfect for a crowd or as a make ahead lunch.
Author: Michele Rosen
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Paleo, Whole30
Servings: 10 side dish servings
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4.52 from 33 votes

Ingredients

Vinaigrette:

  • 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 (use date paste* for Whole30)
  • 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

Salad:

  • 1 lb brussels sprouts raw, shredded (sliced very thinly) or pre-shredded Brussels sprouts
  • 8 slices nitrate free bacon sugar free for Whole30, cut into pieces
  • 1 tbsp rendered bacon fat
  • 2/3 cup hazelnuts chopped, or nuts of choice
  • Sea salt for nuts
  • 1 med apple chopped
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries fruit-sweetened for Whole30

Instructions

  1. Have all ingredients prepped and ready to go before beginning.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat, add bacon pieces. Cook until crisp, stirring to evenly brown, then remove with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towels, save the bacon fat.
  3. Place shredded Brussels sprouts in a large bowl and toss with bacon and 1 tbsp rendered bacon fat.
  4. Meanwhile, heat the same skillet over medium heat and add the nuts, sprinkle with sea salt. Cook 3-5 minutes, stirring, until toasty, careful not to burn.
  5. Toss the nuts with the Sprouts and bacon, then add the chopped apples. Sprinkle with lemon juice, then add the cranberries and toss.
  6. To make the dressing, place all ingredients except for salt and pepper in a tall jar or container and use an immersion blender to combine. Taste, then add salt and pepper.
  7. Toss about half the dressing with the salad, leaving the rest to serve with as extra. Serve and enjoy!*

Recipe Notes

*This salad can be dressed ahead of time and even tastes better leftover since the Brussels sprouts are so hearty.  You can dress the salad before serving as well.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal
Carbohydrates: 16g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 12mg
Sodium: 148mg
Potassium: 296mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 9g
Vitamin A: 360IU
Vitamin C: 40.3mg
Calcium: 34mg
Iron: 1.2mg

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More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

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  1. Shelly says

    December 22, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    If we make this the day ahead, should we serve it warm or cold? And wait to add the apples until we serve it?

    Reply
  2. Louise says

    December 23, 2018 at 9:04 pm

    5 stars
    I made the salad dressing to go with a chopped kale and green salad mix. It is a great dressing. It makes enough for a number of salads over the week.

    Reply
  3. Melinda says

    December 26, 2018 at 10:41 am

    5 stars
    I made this as a side for Christmas day dinner. It was delicious! I did cook the brussel sprouts a bit after I made the bacon just because of personal preference. I will definitely be making this again.

    Reply
  4. Meaghan says

    December 29, 2018 at 3:37 pm

    The picture looks as if there might be lettuce in this salad, but it isn’t listed as an ingredient. Is that just Brussels sprouts that I see? Either way, it looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      December 30, 2018 at 8:29 am

      Just the sprouts!

      Reply
  5. Mrs4444 says

    December 31, 2018 at 3:04 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for company last night, and everyone had seconds. I forgot the cranberries, for some reason, and it was still delicious. I can confirm that it’s also delicious the next day. My husband and I are not fans of Brussels sprouts (I know, that apparently weird), but now we love them!

    Reply
  6. Sarah says

    January 1, 2019 at 5:27 pm

    I added just a dash of cayenne pepper. Delicious!

    Reply
  7. Sylvia says

    March 10, 2019 at 6:40 pm

    This salad was really good. I added thinly sliced radishes and fennel as I had them on hand. Did not have date paste so I chopped dates and added to salad.

    Reply
  8. Martha says

    October 20, 2019 at 9:15 am

    5 stars
    So good. I make it over and over again. The hazelnuts were hard to find the first time so I used pecans. Both are delish. Everyone loves this 9even people who “hate” Brussels sprouts (just don’t tell them!)

    Reply
  9. Pamsterdam says

    February 5, 2020 at 11:55 pm

    5 stars
    Very good!

    Reply
  10. Kim says

    April 12, 2020 at 6:35 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this recipe because it had great flavor & is healthy too. Made it as a light side dish to go along with Easter dinner. My family loved it! Thank you!

    Reply

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