Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe
This Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish combining thinly sliced Brussels sprouts and crisp apple with savory bacon, crunchy almonds, and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in a tangy and slightly spicy honey mustard dressing, it offers a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and heat for a refreshing salad that’s great for any season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Salad
- 16 ounces Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed
- 1 small apple
- 4 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ cup feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Whisk thoroughly to blend all ingredients evenly and set aside to allow the red pepper flakes to infuse flavor into the dressing.
- Slice the salad ingredients: Thinly slice the Brussels sprouts and the small apple. Collect them in a large mixing bowl along with the cooked and crumbled bacon, sliced almonds, and feta cheese.
- Toss the salad with dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the salad until ready to serve. Before serving, toss the salad one more time to redistribute any dressing that may have settled at the bottom of the bowl, enhancing flavor throughout.
Notes
- This salad is best served chilled, which also helps the flavors meld together.
- You can substitute bacon with a vegetarian-friendly alternative to suit dietary preferences.
- For extra crunch, toast the sliced almonds lightly before adding.
- Use a crisp apple variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for balanced sweetness and acidity.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
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