CHRISTINE'S BACON AND BRUSSELS SPROUT CRANBERRY SALAD

Christine's Bacon and Brussels Sprout Cranberry Salad image

Wonderful quick and healthy warm salad that can be prepared in advance.

Provided by Christine Folkes

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

½ pound thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 pound Brussels sprouts, cut into 1/4-inch slices
½ cup dried cranberries
½ gala apple, diced
¼ cup water
¼ cup chopped, unsalted, and roasted almonds
¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing, or to taste

Steps:

Place bacon in a wok or large skillet; cook and stir until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Mix Brussels sprouts, cranberries, apple, water, and almonds into bacon; cook and stir over medium-high heat until Brussels sprouts are bright green and tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer sprouts mixture to a bowl and top with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 631.4 mg, Sugar 14.8 g