Christines Bacon And Brussels Sprout Cranberry Salad Food

CHRISTINE'S BACON AND BRUSSELS SPROUT CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a wok or large skillet; cook and stir until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
• Mix Brussels sprouts, cranberries, apple, water, and almonds into bacon; cook and stir over medium-high heat until Brussels sprouts are bright green and tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer sprouts mixture to a bowl and top with dressing.

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CRANBERRIES AND BACON

Steps:

• In a large pot, over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Generously salt the water and add the Brussels sprouts. Cook the sprouts until medium tenderness has been reached, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• In the meantime, in a large saucepan over medium heat fry the bacon until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from the pan to a plate lined with a paper towel. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
• Leave the bacon fat in the pan and add the red onions and 3 tablespoons of the butter. Saute until the onions are translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the red wine vinegar and brown sugar and cook until the liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
• Drain the Brussels sprouts from water and add to pan with the onions. Stir to coat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Stir in the reserved bacon and cranberries. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste, and transfer to a serving bowl to serve.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES & DIJON DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk the Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified. Set aside.
• Toast the hazelnuts in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, tossing a few times, until golden brown spots start to form, 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately transfer to a cutting board to stop the cooking and roughly chop them.
• Use the shredder attachment on a food processor or a mandoline to shave the Brussels sprouts. Put the sprouts in a large bowl and add the hazelnuts, cranberries, 2 teaspoons salt and a bunch of grinds of black pepper. Drizzle the dressing over top (it will feel like a lot of dressing, but trust me, it needs it!) and toss until well combined.

BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD WITH BACON & PECANS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the Brussels sprouts, bacon, pecans and grated Parmesan cheese.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, maple syrup, olive oil, shallot, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined. You can also place the ingredients in a glass jar and shake well to combine.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to ensure that all of the ingredients are evenly moistened.
• The salad can be served immediately, or refrigerated for up to 4 hours before serving (if making further in advance, see notes below). Top with shaved Parmesan before serving.

KALE BRUSSEL SPROUTS SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 275F
• De-stem the kale and chop or shred it into bite size pieces. Add to a large salad bowl.
• Shred the brussel sprouts using a knife or food processor. Add shredded brussel sprouts to the salad bowl with the kale.
• Once oven is preheated, add the pecans to the oven and bake for 7 minutes.
• While pecans are toasting, make the salad dressing. Combine all the ingredients in jar with a tight fitting lid and shake well. Alternatively mix vigorously in a bowl.
• After pecans are done toasting, allow them to cool slightly. Chop the pecans and add the chopped pecans and cranberries to the bowl with the rest of the salad ingredients.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well (I use tongs).
• Store the salad in the fridge for at least 3 hours to allow the dressing to start to break down the kale and brussel sprouts.
• Stir well before serving.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON, PECANS, AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 F.
• Slice all Brussels sprouts in half.
• In a medium bowl, combine halved Brussels sprouts, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and toss to combine.
• Place Brussels sprouts on the baking sheet, cut side down.
• Roast in the oven at 400 F for about 25 minutes. During the last 5-10 minutes of roasting, turn them over for even browning, the cut sides should be partially charred but not blackened.
• Line the separate baking sheet with foil. Add the bacon slices in one layer. Bake in the preheated oven at 400 F for about 20 minutes or until the bacon is done. You can do it at the same time as roasting the Brussels sprouts.
• Drain bacon of fat and slice the bacon into small bites.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add pecans in one layer.
• Toast the pecans for about 5 minutes (maybe a bit longer) in the preheated oven at 350 F until they get darker in color.
• For best results, briefly soak the dried cranberries in hot water. Bring a small pot of water to boil.
• Add dried cranberries to a medium bowl. Pour hot water over the cranberries and soak them for about 10 minutes. Drain.
• In a large bowl, combine roasted Brussels sprouts, warm chopped cooked bacon, toasted pecans, and soaked dried cranberries. Toss everything together. The olive oil from Brussels sprouts and fats from bacon should be enough to coat the ingredients. If desired, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to mix with the salad (optional).

BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH BACON AND CRANBERRY

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a plate covered with a paper towel to drain. Once it has cooled enough to touch, crumble it into small pieces and set aside.
• 2.
• Drain off all but about 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease. Return the pan to the stove and cook the onion over medium heat until it is soft and translucent, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts and a pinch of salt and pepper to the pan, and cook the sprouts until the edges are crisped and they are cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
• 3.
• Scrape the Brussels sprouts into a serving dish and add the crumbled bacon and cranberries. Toss gently and serve.

CHRISTINE'S BACON AND BRUSSELS SPROUT CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a wok or large skillet; cook and stir until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
• Mix Brussels sprouts, cranberries, apple, water, and almonds into bacon; cook and stir over medium-high heat until Brussels sprouts are bright green and tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer sprouts mixture to a bowl and top with dressing.