Author Notes
Another permutation of my Brussels Sprout Salad, which I never tire of and could eat every day. Here, I've changed the dressing to an apple cider vinaigrette. One apple was just right for me, but have an extra apple handy, in case you'd like to add more. - mrslarkin —mrslarkin
Test Kitchen Notes
This recipe can be described in a single word: addictive! Now I understand why mrslarkin could eat this every day. I too could eat this daily and not tire of the variety of tastes and textures it provides. In one bite you will be treated to a flavor explosion that is all at once sweet, salty, and crunchy. As a bonus, it is good for you too! —sticksnscones
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons
apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon
apple cider or apple juice
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6 tablespoons
olive oil
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1 teaspoon
honey
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1/2 teaspoon
Dijon mustard
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kosher salt
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fresh cracked black pepper
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1
large Golden Delicious apple, quartered, peeled, cored
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2 teaspoons
fresh squeezed lemon juice
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1
10-ounce tub Brussels sprouts
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1/2 cup
diced red onion
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1/2 cup
dried cranberries
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1/2 cup
chopped toasted pecans
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1/2 cup
chopped crisp bacon
Directions
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For the vinaigrette, place the vinegar, apple cider or juice, olive oil, honey, mustard and a pinch of salt and pepper into a jam jar or Mason jar. Close lid tightly and shake the jar like mad to emulsify. Set aside.
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Trim Brussels sprouts. Snap off the dry and/or spotted outer leaves and cut off the hard stem. Fit the food processor with the slicing disk and slice all the Brussels sprouts. Continue until all your Brussels sprouts are sliced. Remove to a large mixing bowl. Fluff and separate the slices with your fingers. Set aside.
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Alternatively, slice the Brussels sprouts with a mandoline, or with a knife.
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Next, fit the food processor with the shredding disk and grate the apple quarters. Dump onto the Brussels sprouts and sprinkle the apples with lemon juice.
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Add onion, cranberries and pecans. Toss. Add half the vinaigrette. Mix well. Taste for salt and pepper, and add more vinaigrette if desired. Sprinkle the chopped bacon over the salad just before serving.
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