Brussels sprouts are often roasted with deep, smoky flavors for the holidays but this recipe has them pan-seared and paired with bright flavors like tart cranberries.
By Taylor Kadlec
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Blue Cheese and Maple Dressing
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Description
Brussels sprouts are often roasted with deep, smoky flavors for the holidays but this recipe has them pan-seared and paired with bright flavors like tart cranberries.
Ingredients
- 1 lb halved brussels sprouts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
maple dressing:
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bake pecans in preheated oven on baking sheet for 8-12 minutes, until fragrant. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add brussels sprouts and cook 7-10 minutes, stirring often, until they are bright green.
- Once cooked remove from heat.
- To make the dressing, combine all dressing ingredients in mason jar and shake well to thoroughly. Alternately, you can combine the ingredients in a bowl and whisk well to combine.
- Pour dressing over brussels sprouts, along with cranberries and pecans and stir well to combine.
- Transfer to serving bowl and top with crumbled blue cheese.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Side