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Brussels sprout salad with bacon, citrus dressing, almonds, and Parmesan in a ceramic bowl

Brussels Sprout Salad with Bacon and Citrus Dressing

This brussels sprout salad combines crisp shaved sprouts with a bright citrus dressing, savory bacon, Parmesan, and crunchy almonds. It is a fresh, flavorful salad that is easy to prepare for gatherings or everyday meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 288
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • juice of one lemon
  • juice of one orange
  • 1-2 tablespoons apple cider, maple, or honey
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste
Salad
  • 4 dozen brussels sprouts
  • 1 cup almonds
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled or chopped
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (Asiago or Gruyere are also good)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk the lemon juice, orange juice, apple cider, and minced shallot together in a small bowl. Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking until the dressing becomes smooth and creamy-looking.
  2. Thinly slice the brussels sprouts with a mandoline, keeping the stem end attached for control while cutting. Remove the remaining stem portion, then separate the shreds with your fingers.
  3. Pulse the almonds in a food processor until finely chopped.
Assembly
  1. Combine the shredded brussels sprouts, chopped almonds, bacon, Parmesan cheese, and dressing. Toss until the ingredients are evenly coated, then serve immediately or within a few hours.

Notes

Keep the almond pieces finely chopped so they distribute evenly throughout the salad and maintain a balanced texture.