Brussel Sprout and Apple Salad has cranberries and goat cheese with creamy balsamic dressing, a festive shaved brussel sprout salad recipe! A great side dish to feed a crowd or cut the recipe in half and enjoy as a meal!
- 8 slices bacon
- 24 ounces Brussel sprouts stems removed
- 2 Honeycrisp apples
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- kosher salt, pepper
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (or feta cheese)
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Set a skillet over medium heat. Use kitchen scissors to cut the bacon into the skillet. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring a few times. Remove and put bacon on paper towels.
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Slice the Brussel sprouts into thin pieces or use a mandolin to shave them. Dice the apples with skin on.
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Put the mayo, balsamic vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk until combined.
Optional: Add a few spoonfuls of the bacon grease to the dressing for a boost of flavor if desired.
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Put the Brussel sprouts, cooked bacon, diced apples, and cranberries in a large bowl. Add the dressing and mix until combined. Gently fold in the goat cheese crumbles.