Brussels Sprouts Salad With Pistachios And Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Food

SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, combine the lemon juice, orange juice and shallots. Let stand 5 minutes so the acidity in the juice can begin to break down the shallots. Whisk in the Dijon and honey until well combined. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified. Season aggressively with salt and add pepper.
• For the salad: Add the sprouts, apricots, hazelnuts and pecorino to the vinaigrette and toss to coat. The salad can be dressed 15 to 20 minutes in advance if you like more tender Brussels sprouts.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Trim Brussels sprouts. Using the slicing blade on a food processor or a knife, thinly slice sprouts. Transfer to a large bowl. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1/4 cup in pan., Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in vinegar, honey and mustard. Cook and stir 1 minute. Add bacon and apples to Brussels sprouts. Drizzle with onion mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD WITH WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 1. Slice your brussels sprouts into thirds (fourths if they are large).
• 2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon to the pan; cook 5 minutes or until crisp, turning occasionally. Remove the bacon from the pan, reserving 2 tbsp drippings in the pan; set the bacon aside; break into pieces when cool.
• 3. Reduce the heat to medium-low; add the vinegar and next 4 ingredients (through the black pepper), stirring well to combine. Add the Brussels sprouts; cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat. Cover and cook an additional 2 minutes.
• 4. Combine the Brussels sprouts mixture and lettuce in a large bowl; toss until well combined. Sprinkle evenly with the bacon and pecans. Serve immediately.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD WITH PISTACHIOS AND WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Peel off and discard the darker outer leaves of the sprouts and trim any discolored areas from the stem ends. Cut the sprouts in half lengthwise, then slice them crosswise very thinly-about 1/16 inch. (Alternatively, you can use a food processor fitted with the slicer attachment, but the cuts will not be as clean.) Transfer to a large heatproof bowl, add the bacon, and set aside.
• Measure 1/4 cup of the reserved bacon fat into a small pan and warm over low heat until liquified (if you don't have enough bacon fat, make up the difference with olive oil). Remove from the heat and whisk in the lemon juice, vinegar, shallot, garlic, honey, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Drizzle the dressing over the brussels sprouts and toss well. Taste and season with more salt as necessary.
• If you have time, let the salad sit out for 30 minutes or so before proceeding-in this time, the dressing helps the sprouts soften a bit.
• Just before serving, top with the toasted pistachios; if using the horseradish, use a microplane grater to shave a little over the top as well.

BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Whisk the vegetable oil and olive oil in a small bowl. In a large bowl, whisk the honey, vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper.
• Slowly whisk the oil mixture into the vinegar mixture until combined. Refrigerate at least 1 hour; store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
• Make the salad: Toss the Brussels sprout leaves, dried blueberries and cranberries, almonds and 1/4 cup dressing in a large bowl. Pile the salad onto a plate. Top with the manchego and season with pepper. Serve with bagel chips, if desired.