Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Dressing

This creative raw Brussels sprouts with bacon dressing salad has a great contrast between the raw, crunchy vegetable and the rich, smoky bacon dressing.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 171 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 4 ounces bacon, sliced
• 0.33333334326744 cup cider vinegar
• 1.25 pounds Brussels sprouts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Slice each Brussels sprout in half and cut each half into strips; discard cores. Transfer to a large bowl.

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook and stir until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in vinegar, lemon juice, and brown sugar; season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Increase heat to high; boil 1 minute.

Step 3

Pour hot bacon mixture over Brussels sprouts; toss until completely coated. Season with salt and black pepper.