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Shredded Kale + Brussels Sprout Salad with Bacon + Pecorino

November 21, 2016 8 Comments

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Oh, how I love a good salad.

Especially as the weather gets colder and I have to begin an internal, ongoing conversation with myself about why drinking hot chocolate and eating scones on a daily basis will not make the winter pass any faster!

But, no matter how you cut it, the colder weather definitely leaves me craving more comfort food.  And while I do understand that salad is not typically considered comfort food; you may be surprised to see how comforting it can be when you use a hearty green as your base (in this case kale + brussels sprouts) and then sprinkle in some cheese and bacon.

I mean, doesn’t cheese and bacon automatically equal comfort?  Even when it’s sprinkled onto a bed of nutrient rich greens, it does a fantastic job at be delicious and comforting.

So, walk with me for a minute, will you?

Imagine, finely shredded kale and brussels sprouts dressed with a clean and bright, lemon and garlic vinaigrette and then tossed with creamy + nutty pecorino, salty + crunchy bacon, AND buttery toasted pecans.

YES! That’s what’s happening here.

And it’s so easy.

This is one of those salads you can make on a Tuesday night and blow your family’s mind  OR bring it along to a holiday or dinner party if you want to impress your friends and family.

I’m telling you, this delicious and comforting salad combination is a true, ‘show-stopper’.

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5 from 6 votes

Shredded Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad with Bacon and Pecorino

Prep Time25 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: DIET, DINNER, LUNCH, salad + dressing, sides
Cuisine: American, gluten free, low carb + keto
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

  • 4 cups thinly sliced kale
  • 4 cups brussels sprouts thinly sliced*
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup roasted pecan chopped
  • 1/3 cup grated Pecorino cheese
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic
  • 2 tbsp. diced red onion
  • 1 tsp. dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine kale and brussels sprouts in a large bowl. Add in the bacon, pecans, and Pecorino cheese.
  • In a spouted glass cup or a mason jar, combine garlic, onion, mustard, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Whisk together until everything is well combined.
  • Pour the dressing over the top of the salad and gently toss everything together. Serve and enjoy!
Course: DIET, DINNER, LUNCH, salad + dressing, sides
Cuisine: American, gluten free, low carb + keto

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Reader Interactions

8 Comments

  1. Lina

    November 21, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    5 stars
    Dani, how much mustard should I use? Didn’t see it in the dressing description. Thank you!!!! 

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    • Dani

      November 21, 2016 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      Just a tsp! I will fix that now.

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  2. Ali

    March 20, 2018 at 11:43 am

    5 stars
    Hi Dani,
    Are the kale and brussels sprouts raw?
    thank you,
    Ali

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    • Dani

      May 1, 2018 at 12:09 pm

      5 stars
      yes!!

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  3. Rebecca

    November 23, 2018 at 11:11 am

    5 stars
    Made this for a Thanksgiving side dish. It was a huge hit with no leftovers! So delicious!

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    • Dani

      November 27, 2018 at 5:21 pm

      5 stars
      So glad you all enjoyed it!! Thanks for letting me know Rebecca.

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  4. Jane

    November 6, 2019 at 2:43 pm

    Can this be made ahead of time? I would like to bring it over to my sister’s house for thanksgiving but wondering how far in advance I can make it?

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    • Dani

      November 8, 2019 at 7:27 am

      Hi Jane! You can make it ahead of time for sure – but f possible – try to assemble it right before serving.

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