Brussels Sprouts Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

We just love a warm bacon vinaigrette, and the combination of the salad greens with the saute of the Brussels Sprouts makes this a very special salad.  This salad has quickly become one of our favorites and you will most likely see it on our menu often.  This salad will be a great salad for lunch or a great side salad for any meal. 

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Miz Helen's Kitchen
4 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb Brussels sprouts
salt and pepper (to taste)
6 slices smoked bacon
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
Place the Brussels sprouts into a food processor and pulse until they are roughly chopped
Toss the Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper and lay out on a  baking sheet.
Bake the Brussels sprouts at 375 degrees until crisp and lightly browned (about 20 minutes).
Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crispy, flipping frequently.
Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat and set the bacon aside.  For the dressing, turn the heat to low and add the vinegar, syrup, mustard, salt and 2 tablespoons olive oil to the bacon drippings, stirring vigorously to combine.
Add the Brussels sprouts to the dressing and toss to coat.  Next crumble the bacon into the lettuce and toss with the Brussels sprouts and vinaigrette.  Top with fresh ground black pepper and serve immediately.
NOTE: If your salad seems a bit too dry, combine 1 tablespoon syrup, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon vinegar over medium heat, then pour over the salad.
Miz Helen's Notes
I added to the ingredients:
1/2 Red Bell Pepper chopped large
1/2 yellow onion chopped large
And to the seasons:
1 teaspoon thyme
This is a great recipe that we will enjoy over and over.
Adapted from Savour The Senses

Prepare The Vegetables and Roast

Toss Together and Enjoy!

I am so happy that you were able to come out to the country and spend some time with us today, your visits are always very special.  Hope you have a great week and come back real soon!
Peace and Joy
Miz Helen