BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON VINAIGRETTE

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I'd never tried Brussels sprouts until I made this salad. It won me over and even charmed my family. Bacon and apples spruce up the flavor. -Stephanie Gates, Waterloo, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts
10 bacon strips, chopped
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 medium apples, thinly sliced

Steps:

Trim Brussels sprouts. Using the slicing blade on a food processor or a knife, thinly slice sprouts. Transfer to a large bowl. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1/4 cup in pan., Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in vinegar, honey and mustard. Cook and stir 1 minute. Add bacon and apples to Brussels sprouts. Drizzle with onion mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.