This Salad with Shredded Brussel Sprouts Recipe is the perfect fall side dish. Made with apples and dried cherries and topped with a warm bacon dressing, this is the best way to make even the most avid Brussels Sprouts hater to change their minds!
3cupsshredded Brussels sprouts, cleaned and trimmed before shredding
2cupsdiced apples topped with a bit of lemon juice, peeled and cored
¾cupdried cherries(or dried cranberries)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
Fry the bacon in batches in a frying pan until crisp, reserving all the bacon grease for later. Remove cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside to cool.
While the bacon cooks prepare Brussels sprouts, apples and dried cherries and combine in a large bowl. Crumble all bacon except for 2 slices into the bowl as well. Set aside.
Add all bacon grease back into the pan along with the onions and saute stirring frequently until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in vinegar, water, and sugar and simmer for 2-3 minutes to dissolve the sugar.
Pour this dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Crumble remaining two pieces of bacon over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
I used Gala apples but if you're looking for a more tart variety, Granny Smith is also a great option.