Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon & Pomegranate
This shaved Brussels sprouts salad is made with crumbled bacon, juicy pomegranate seeds, crunchy pecans, and topped with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette dressing. It's simple to make, delicious, and makes the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or holiday potlucks.
Ingredients
Shaved Brussels sprouts salad
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
- 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/2 cup pecans
Apple cider vinaigrette dressing
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Cook and crumble the bacon.
- Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small mason jar. Cover and shake until well combined.
- Place the shredded Brussels sprouts in a large bowl. Drizzle a few spoonfuls of dressing over them and massage for a minute, squeezing them with your hands.
- Add 3/4 of the bacon, pomegranate arils, and pecans and toss.
- Before serving, drizzle remaining dressing over the salad and toss. Sprinkle the remaining bacon, pomegranate seeds, and pecans over the top.