Brussels Sprouts Cranberry Salad with Greek Yogurt Vinaigrette is loaded with healthy goodness. Raw brussels sprouts tossed with bacon, walnuts, cranberries and did I say b-a-c-o-n then topped with this killer homemade greek yogurt vinaigrette.
Busting out the brussles again, with of course bacon. I think those two are perfect companions in a bowl. This is my new favorite salad, especially the vinaigerette, {why is viaigerette so hard to spell?} it is so darn easy to toss together and I love the sweet salty crunchy combo. So will you I promise!
I am a pretty lazy salad maker, I get less and less creative and uninspired so I say “ehh not tonight”. This was especially true through the hustle and bustle of the holidays when time and energy was short. For awhile my husband would walk into the kitchen to see me plating up out dinner and ask “where is the salad”, that would get him a dirty look, I mean I just made this AMAZING dinner and all you can ask is “where is the salad?”
Don’t look at me like I am crazy!
So he has learned a new tactic, he walks in the room sees their is no salad and says “I will make the salad”, not really asking just doing. Fine by me, see totally not crazy!
Of course the fact that my husband is pretty darn good at throwing a salad together with no recipe no plan just pulls out what ever veggies I have in the fridge, cuts, chops, tosses and plates, makes this a new favorite tactic of mine. I mean I really want a salad at dinner, not in the mood to make one, so…. I don’t he walks in and voila I have my salad. See clever, not crazy!
Do you have a favorite salad recipe? What is it? Come on and share!
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On a side note today is groundhog day here in the United States, my friend sent me this graphic, I think it says it all, don’t you?
Brussels Sprouts Cranberry Salad with Greek Yogurt Vinaigerette
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 lbs brussels sprouts
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- ? cup cranberries
Vinaigrette
- ¼ c plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ c balsamic vinegar
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 T Dijon mustard
- 1 T honey
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Salad
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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.
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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.
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Add the cooked bacon crumbles and cranberries to the bowl and toss.
Vinaigrette
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In a mason jar or plastic container with secure lid add all ingredients and shake to blend.
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Pour about 1/3 cup of dressing over salad toss.
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Taste and add more dressing if desired.
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Dressing will keep in refrigerator for 1 week
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Brussels and Bacon JUST WORK! No matter what you do with them…but ESPECIALLY when you make Greek Yogurt Vinaigrette…totally LOVING this salad! Pinned!
Thanks Taylor.
Maybe I can get my husband to start doing this..like I’ll put out all of the ingredients to make dinner, and when he gets home I’ll say “Sorry honey, I’ve been so busy, I meant to make dinner..” 🙂
Homemade dressings with dijon mustard are the best. Will try this soon!
Thanks Julie!
Beautiful salad and dressing. I’m looking forward to trying this and looking forward to falling in love with Brussels sprouts because I did try this recipe:-)
I hope you enjoy Susie!
I love everything about this salad. I could eat brussels sprouts every day and love that you combined them with cranberries, walnuts and of course bacon! Looks so good!!
Enjoy Joanie!
Using greek yogurt in the dressing is such a good idea! This looks like the perfect winter salad 🙂
Thanks Chicago Jogger.
Very nice and delicious looking recipe.. i like everything you have put in there..
Thanks Kungphoo!
Oh this salad actually has a lot of the ingredients that I love. Looks delicious, I have to try and make this. Thanks!
I hope you enjoy it Carmen!
This looks incredible! Pinning now!
Thanks Stephanie!
Yummmmmm! I am obsessed with your food photography, great post! xo
Jess, you don’t know how much that means to me! I have been really trying to improve my photography! Thank you!
That looks so good and sooo healthy! My kids love brussels sprouts; this will definitely go on my list of salads to try. Thanks!
I hope you enjoy Valerie!
Brussels sprouts and bacon are BFF’s! I love how well they pair together and a quick salad like this is perfect for “oh crap I don’t know what to make” weeknight dinners.
Perfect for spring/summer! Love it! Pinned & Stumbled. Found your recipe at the Two Cup Tuesday Link Party. I am the hostesses of Tickle My Tastebuds and would love you to stop by and link up this recipe.
Lori