Christine's Bacon and Brussels Sprout Cranberry Salad

Warm bacon and Brussels sprouts are tossed with cranberries and almonds for a quick and easy, festive salad for the holiday season.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 282 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ½ pound thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• ½ gala apple, diced
• ¼ cup chopped, unsalted, and roasted almonds
• ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a wok or large skillet; cook and stir until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.

Step 2

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.