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Shredded Brussels Sprouts Slaw

Name: Shredded Brussels Sprouts Slaw
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pancetta; Brussels Sprouts; Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; Dijon Mustard; Lemon Juice; White Wine Vinnegar; Sea Salt; Black Pepper; Apple; Pecans

Recipe by Jaclyn Irwin

Ingredients

Time

Serves

Brussels sprouts can be shredded finely and used as a base for a delicious salad. This salad is topped with pancetta and pecans for crunch, apples for something sweet and an easy dijon vinaigrette.

Gluten-Free

Side

Ingredients

7 oz

Pancetta

cubed

3/4 lb

Brussels Sprouts

1/3 cup

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1 Tbsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1 Tbsp

Dijon Mustard

1 1/2 Tbsp

Lemon Juice

1 1/2 Tbsp

White Wine Vinnegar

1/2 tsp

Sea Salt

1/4 tsp

Black Pepper

1 large

Apple

thinly sliced

1/2 cup

Pecans

chopped

Instructions

Pour the pancetta into a large skillet and turn the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring often until the fat is rendered and the pancetta is crispy, about five to seven minutes.

Using a mandolin (or food processor with the blade attachment), finely shred the brussels sprouts. Set aside in a large bowl.

In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, dijon, lemon juice, vinegar and salt and pepper until combined. Pour most of the dressing over the brussels sprouts and toss to combine.

Add the apple, pecans and pancetta to the salad and add the remaining dressing. Toss again and season with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!

Substitutions No mandolin: a mandolin will get the brussels sprouts shredded the finest, which will taste the best. However, a food processor with the blade attachment will also work, it won’t be as thin, but still good. No pancetta: use chopped bacon (turkey or pork), prosciutto or omit.