Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad With Bacon Vinaigrette
A quick and easy raw salad with tons of flavor that won't wilt in the summer. Perfect for entertaining if you double the recipe or halve it for a weeknight side salad at home.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 103kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels Sprouts
- 1 shallot
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons bacon grease substitute olive oil if necessary
- 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim Brussels sprouts. In a food processor, add the slicer blade and feed sprouts through the chute to shave. Add to a large bowl.1 pound Brussels Sprouts
- Mince garlic, and finely chop shallot. Rough chop parsley, then add those to the bowl with the sprouts.1 shallot, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- Warm bacon grease to melting. Add mustard and whisk with a fork. While whisking, drizzle in the vinegar until the mixture is emulsified and everything is evenly incorporated to a thick vinaigrette.3 tablespoons bacon grease, 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- Pour vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss to coat. Add freshly grated Parmesan and pepper, then stir to distribute. Sprinkle pepper to taste.1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, pepper to taste
- Serve immediately or cover and place in the fridge for 1-2 days max.
Notes
- If you do not wish to use bacon grease, you can substitute olive oil.
- If you do not have red wine vinegar, you can use another vinegar in its place.
- Omit the bacon grease and the Parmesan cheese for a completely vegan and gluten-free dairy-free salad, as needed.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6.8g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 158mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 1.9g
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