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EASY BACON AND BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD

The best salad with shaved sprouts, bacon, parmesan and almonds. The dressing uses the fat rendered from the pancetta and creates the most thick, delicious dressing that coats the sprouts beautifully.
 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Salad
Servings: 6 servings as a side
Author: Margie

Ingredients

  • 1 large shallot very finely chopped
  • 1 lemon
  • ½ tsp grainy mustard
  • 1 tsp runny honey
  • 120 ml olive oil
  • 150 g pancetta cubes
  • 750 g brussel sprouts
  • 30 g almonds chopped
  • 80 g grated Pecorino cheese
  • 1 small handful chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Cook the pancetta cubes in a hot generous glug of oil to get nice and crispy.
  • Stir together in a large bowl the lemon juice, shallots, mustard and honey. Slowly add the oil and keep whisking until it all comes together. Or bung it all in a jam jar and shake vigorously. Season well.
  • Slice the Brussels sprouts very thinly using a mandoline or a very sharp knife. You want a shredded slaw type of texture. Add these to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Add the almonds, the pecorino, and crispy pancetta cubes to the bowl. Toss and then stir through the chopped parsley.
  • Season and serve.