Brussels Sprout Salad - take 2
Author Notes: My recipe is based on a Broccoli Salad recipe that my friend Louise gave me. Chances are, you've probably had that Broccoli Salad at a summer barbecue. I decided to tweak it a bit, and make it Fall-appropriate. It'd be nice next to some Thanksgiving roast turkey. Or even the next day, on a turkey sandwich. The dressing is so good, you'll want to eat it by the spoonful. Careful there. I like my salads lightly dressed, so if you think yours is a bit on the dry side, just double the recipe for the dressing. - mrslarkin
Serves 6 - 8
Dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or 1/8 cup sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Salad
- 2 10-ounce tubs Brussels sprouts
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1/2 cup chopped crisp bacon
- For the dressing, whisk together the mayo, maple syrup (or sugar) and vinegar, and set aside. If using sugar, the sugar will disolve while you are preparing the salad.
- With a food processor fitted with the slicing disk, slice the Brussels sprouts. Transfer to a large bowl. Add onion, cranberries, pecans and bacon. Toss. Add dressing. Mix well and chill 2 - 5 hours, or serve immediately.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Dish with Meat as a Flavoring
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Vegetarian Holiday Side
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Autumn Salad
Tags: brussel sprouts, Easy, Salads, Side Dishes, travels well




about 1 year ago Summer of Eggplant
This sounds great. Saving to the file for fall. Thanks!
about 1 year ago mrslarkin
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You're welcome! It's one of my favorite salads.
over 2 years ago brooke's kitchen
Wow. This looks delicious! It reminds me of a salad I used to eat that was made with broccoli. I bet this is even better with brussels sprouts!
over 2 years ago mrslarkin
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Thanks! Yes, it's based on a broccoli salad recipe!
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
This is the perfect salad for Turkey Day! And I always serve a salad of some kind...
over 2 years ago mrslarkin
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Thanks, Liz! I love shaved raw Brussels sprouts. Happy Turkey Day!
about 3 years ago chez danisse
Nice! My only challenge will be slicing without a food processor...
over 2 years ago mrslarkin
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Thanks! Yeah, that's gonna take a bit of time by hand.