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287 December 11, 2014 30 Minute Recipes

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

Delicately shaved brussels sprout salad tossed in a simple maple dijon vinaigrette, complete with crisp bacon and sweet raisins!

Delicately shaved brussels sprout salad tossed in a simple maple dijon vinaigrette, complete with crisp bacon and sweet raisins!

Delicately shaved brussels sprout salad tossed in a simple maple dijon vinaigrette, complete with crisp bacon and sweet raisins! I can picture it like it was yesterday.

Delicately shaved brussels sprout salad tossed in a simple maple dijon vinaigrette, complete with crisp bacon and sweet raisins!

Around 23 years ago, with a long blonde ponytail, playing catch with my Dad in our front driveway. With one swift throw, missing my Dad’s glove and nailing his truck’s side mirror. Despite how well he hid his anger (not an easy thing…), he comforted me knowing it as a mistake. Poor aim more than anything. But he always comforted me with my favorite snack on the run; a box of raisins. Healthy, sweet and irresistible. And 23 years later, I am still seen snacking on those little gems.
Delicately shaved brussels sprout salad tossed in a simple maple dijon vinaigrette, complete with crisp bacon and sweet raisins!

This holiday season, rather than handing out boxes of raisins for Christmas presents, I will be bringing this shaved brussel sprout salad with bacon, studded with raisins. Raisins are naturally sweet so they heighten the savory factor of this Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad. The bacon is bolder. The Brussels sprouts are sharper. And the maple Dijon dressing appears sweeter with a minimal amount of actual maple used.

Delicately shaved brussels sprout salad tossed in a simple maple dijon vinaigrette, complete with crisp bacon and sweet raisins! California Raisins are packed with fiber and iron, and happen to be one of the most economical dried fruit around, which makes me rethink swapping out the dried fruit in my favorite granola recipe. Along with throwing them into more cookies. Because who can turn down a cookie?! Delicately shaved brussels sprout salad tossed in a simple maple dijon vinaigrette, complete with crisp bacon and sweet raisins!

meal prep tips:

  1. This salad can be prepped ahead of time; ideal for holiday dinners or dinner parties. Toast the walnuts up to 1 day ahead and store in an airtight container. The brussels sprouts can be sliced up to 1 day ahead and chill, covered.

  2. Prepare the dressing up to a week ahead and shake well before each serving. Toss the brussels sprouts with remaining ingredients just before serving.

  3. This salad is great to meal prep for lunches or dinners! Store in individual containers, along with the dressing in small containers, then toss before serving!

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

Delicately shaved brussels sprout salad tossed in a simple maple dijon vinaigrette, complete with crisp bacon and sweet raisins!

10 minPrep Time

5 minCook Time

15 minTotal Time

Yields 8

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

    Salad:
  • 2 pounds brussels sprouts
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries
  • Vinaigrette:
  • 3/4 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

    To make the salad:
  1. Holding each brussels sprout by stem end, carefully cut into very thin slices using mandolin or a sharp knife. Add to a large bowl, toss to separate layers.
  2. In a saute pan, add the walnuts over medium heat, toss around to toast. Once fragrant, 5 mins, remove from the heat and add to brussels sprouts.
  3. Add the bacon and raisins to the bowl and toss.
  4. To make the vinaigrette:
  5. In a small bowl or small blender, whisk together the dijon, maple, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Slowly add the olive oil and whisk or blend until well combined.
  6. Toss the salad with the vinaigrette and serve immediately.
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screen-shot-2016-11-10-at-8-52-47-am*This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of California Raisins via the Kitchen PLAY network. But as always, opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting companies that support With Salt and Wit!

If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #WITHSALTANDWIT. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!

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Categories: 30 Minute Recipes Tags: bacon, brussels sprouts, dijon, dressing, gluten free, maple, nuts, paleo, raisins, salad, side dish, vinaigrette, walnuts

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  1. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    December 11, 2014 at 11:35 am

    Raisins are my weakness - oh what a fun addition to this recipe! Love the the combo of maple Dijon vinaigrette with Brussels - I have a version packed with me today for my lunch - but no raisins - I feel like i short changed myself lol. Well you know what I"ll be having for lunch tomorrow ;) Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 11, 2014 at 8:48 pm

      Well great minds think alike! Hope you enjoy the raisin addition ;)
      Reply
  2. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

    December 11, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    I have been eating far too many sweets, so I'm seriously craving this salad right now! Love that maple vinaigrette with the toasty walnuts :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 11, 2014 at 8:33 pm

      Oh you and me both!! The maple vin you can practically have on its own ;)
      Reply
  3. Becca from It's Yummi! says

    December 12, 2014 at 7:38 am

    If anything is going to convince me to love Brussels sprouts, it's bacon and raisins!! This looks great, Megan!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 12, 2014 at 7:44 am

      Thanks so much Becca! Bacon and raisins sure do make it hard to stop eating this salad ;)
      Reply
  4. Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:26 am

    This looks so delicious Megan...great idea! :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 12, 2014 at 10:52 am

      They certainly are! Thank you Gerry!
      Reply
  5. Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:37 am

    LOVE Brussels sprouts, so this salad is definitely something i'd be totally into! What a sweet story about your dad giving you raisins as a snack (and lol about the bad aim) I can see them really working with these flavors! LOVE!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 12, 2014 at 10:52 am

      This salad most definitely took me back! Thanks lady!
      Reply
  6. Alex says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:46 am

    This recipe sounds so good! I love Brussels sprouts and bacon, but never thought of adding the raisins and a maple dijion vinaigrette - can't wait to try. Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 12, 2014 at 2:24 pm

      Oh It is a great combo! Hope you enjoy it :)
      Reply
  7. KC the Kitchen Chopper says

    December 15, 2014 at 10:48 am

    People don't realize how tasty raw brussels are. This looks and sounds amazing! Pinned. Thanks for sharing at TheWeekendSocial. Hope to see you again Thursday 9:00 PM EST. http://www.theKitchenChopper.com
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 16, 2014 at 6:00 am

      I agree!! My hubby isn't a fan so more for me ;) See you then!
      Reply
  8. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    December 16, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    I love brussels sprouts and bacon, so I need to try this one for sure. It looks delicious, Meg!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 17, 2014 at 7:23 am

      I second that! Thanks Andi!
      Reply
  9. Kate | Food Babbles says

    December 16, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    I have no doubt this beautiful salad would be gone in a flash at my table! This sounds absolutely fantastic. I'm going to be making this one night this week!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 17, 2014 at 7:23 am

      I love hearing that! Hope you enjoy it :)
      Reply
  10. Emily says

    December 16, 2014 at 11:05 pm

    I love Brussels sprouts, especially with bacon and maple. I will definitely have to give this a try! Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 17, 2014 at 7:19 am

      I hope you love them! It's hard to go wrong when you have bacon and maple involved!
      Reply
  11. Ina Bentley says

    February 17, 2015 at 9:07 am

    The salad looks delicious but I'm a little confused by step #6 where it states to add cheese, oil and lemon juice but these ingredients are not listed in the recipe. Could you clarify please? Thanks.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      February 17, 2015 at 9:28 am

      Hi Ina! Please disregard that step. It was part of the recipe development that I forgot to remove! Thank you for catching that!
      Reply
  12. Cecilia says

    February 20, 2015 at 9:54 am

    I just discovered this recipe on Pinterest and gave it a Like. It sounds so good, I have to try it. Thanks for sharing.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      February 20, 2015 at 3:14 pm

      Why thank you Cecilia! I hope you enjoy it!
      Reply
  13. Kat says

    March 19, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    Hi! I cannot wait to try this, I am making it for dinner tonight. For the dressing though, you say to blend the maple and *garlic* etc together, but there is no garlic listed in the ingredients. How much garlic do you recommend to use? Thank you :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 19, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      Thank you for catching that! That was part of my recipe development that didn't make it! I have updated the recipe. Hope you enjoy!
      Reply
  14. Candace says

    January 12, 2016 at 1:05 pm

    Hi! Sounds delicious...can the Brussels sprouts be roasted a little before making this salad? My tummy doesn't tolerate raw Brussels very well.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      January 12, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      Hi Candace, of course! I have not made it that way but I do love roasted brussels sprouts! Enjoy!
      Reply
  15. Abby says

    April 14, 2017 at 9:15 pm

    Looks delicious! How many *generous* servings does this recipe make? :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 17, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      Hi Abby! It makes 8 side servings, so probably 4 generous :)
      Reply
  16. Joanne says

    December 10, 2017 at 7:49 am

    Hi! Can I make any of this in advance?n I’ll have a lot going on that day! Thanks!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 12, 2017 at 5:39 am

      I don't see why not! Maybe hold off on adding the bacon (which you can cook ahead of time and crumble) until later as it has a tendency to get soft in the fridge when mixed with other food. Enjoy!
      Reply
  17. Gabrielle says

    February 6, 2019 at 9:46 am

    Hello! I made this last night. It was delicious. Does this freeze well or not so much? Much thanks!
    Reply
    • Megan Kohrs says

      February 6, 2019 at 2:05 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it! But sadly, the salad will not freeze well since it is fresh ingredients and they won't be cooked at a later time.
      Reply
      • Gabrielle says

        February 6, 2019 at 7:19 pm

        Ok. How long would you say it lasts in the refrigerator? Thanks!
        Reply
  18. Gabrielle says

    February 6, 2019 at 7:20 pm

    Okay. How long would you say it last in the refrigerator?
    Reply
    • Megan Kohrs says

      February 25, 2019 at 7:49 pm

      Probably 5 days!
      Reply

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