Warm Brussels Sprout Salad with Hazelnuts and Cranberries

3 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Ready In: 50 min

“Brussels sprouts, hazelnuts, and cranberries combine to make a salad that even kids will want to eat. The colors and flavors make a great fall or holiday side dish, but we have been enjoying it all summer as well. I have never liked Brussels sprouts, but they are my husband's favorite vegetable. He doesn't like nuts. This recipe however, pleases both of us. I created the recipe one day when I needed to bring a salad to a church dinner. It was a hit. Also delicious as a cold salad, if you prefer.” - by aayers1

Ingredients

1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup chopped hazelnuts
3 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until coated. Transfer coated sprouts to a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until sprouts are tender, about 15 minutes.
Cook and stir hazelnuts in a skillet over medium-low heat until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer hazelnuts to a bowl.
Cook and stir bacon in the same skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Add maple syrup and rosemary; cook, stirring often, until the bacon drippings and maple syrup begin to thicken and stick to the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.
Combine cooked Brussels sprouts and bacon mixture together in a large bowl; toss until sprouts are coated with maple syrup sauce. Sprinkle in hazelnuts, cranberries, and Pecorino-Romano cheese; toss well. This dish is best served warm.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
304 cal
15%

Fat
18.8 g
29%

Carbs
31.1 g
10%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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scrappytootsi

Nov. 25, 2012

"I made this for Thanksgiving to take to my Aunt's House. It was so good. It's definitely a keeper and I will be making it again soon!..." See more"

sugarandspite

May. 27, 2013

"I enjoyed this very much, only change I made was to omit the rosemary and use oregano. (I HATE rosemary) Surprisingly, I liked this better than my boyfriend who just wants me to stick to them sauted..." See more with bacon."