Description
Warm Couscous & Brussels Sprout Salad is made with Israeli couscous, shredded Brussels sprouts, crispy bacon, shaved parmesan cheese, and an easy lemon dijon vinaigrette. It’s the perfect recipe for dinner parties or a holiday side dish! Either way, this flavorful salad is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Couscous & Brussels Sprout Salad
- 4 cups brussels sprouts, shredded
- 1 cup Israeli couscous, dry
- 5 slices of bacon
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Lemon Vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juice
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Start by cooking your couscous according to the package instructions. Once cooked set aside.
- Then prepare the Brussels sprouts by washing and slicing thinly. Also mince the garlic.
- Next fry the bacon in a large pan. Once done remove from the pan & crumble. Leave the bacon grease in the pan.
- Add the minced garlic and shredded Brussels sprouts to the same pan you cooked the bacon in. Add salt & pepper and sauté for about 5-10 minutes until cooked through & slightly browned.
- While the Brussels are cooking, prepare the vinaigrette – combine the olive oil, juice of 1/2 lemon, pure maple syrup, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
- Next add the cooked Brussels sprouts, couscous, bacon, and parmesan cheese to a large mixing bowl. Add the vinaigrette on top and toss everything together.
- Serve warm & enjoy!
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