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Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad with Bacon and Blue C – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese

This powerhouse salad combines crisp shaved Brussels sprouts, hearty lacinato kale, smoky bacon, toasted pecans, and creamy blue cheese, all tossed in a bright Citrus Vinaigrette. It's a symphony of bitter, salty, and savory flavors you can now make at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 114
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch lacinato kale, about 6 ounces or 170g (6 oz), destemmed and thinly sliced
  • 10 ounces (285 g / 10.1 oz) fresh Brussels sprouts, shaved
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
  • ½ cup (60 g / 2.12 oz) roasted and salted pecan halves
  • ½ cup (75 g / 2.65 oz) crumbled blue cheese
  • Citrus Vinaigrette, for serving
  • Make it a meal by topping the salad with grilled chicken, seared salmon, or a scoop of quinoa.
  • To tenderize the kale and reduce its bitterness, place the sliced leaves in the bowl and massage them with a teaspoon of olive oil for 1-2 minutes before adding other .
  • Not a fan of blue cheese? This salad is also delicious with crumbled feta, goat cheese, or shaved Parmesan.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. Prepare the vegetables: Thoroughly wash and dry the lacinato kale and Brussels sprouts.
  3. Remove the tough stems from the kale and slice the leaves into thin ribbons. Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and shave them thinly using a mandoline or a food processor's slicing disk.
  4. Combine the salad: In a large serving bowl, add the sliced kale, shaved Brussels sprouts, chopped crispy bacon, pecan halves, and crumbled blue cheese.
  5. Dress and serve: Just before serving, drizzle with your desired amount of Citrus Vinaigrette.
  6. Toss everything together until well-coated and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 5.5gProtein: 5gFat: 9g

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