Warm Couscous & Brussels Sprout Salad

Warm Couscous & Brussels Sprout Salad

from wellnessbykay.com
Side Dish
40 min
4 servings

Warm Couscous & Brussels Sprout Salad is made with Israeli couscous, shredded Brussels sprouts, crispy bacon, shaved parmesan cheese, and an easy lemon dijon vinaigrette. It's the perfect recipe for dinner parties or a holiday side dish!  Either way, this flavorful salad is sure to impress.

Ingredients

  • 4 cupsbrussels sprouts, shredded
  • 1 cupisraeli couscous, dry
  • 5slices of bacon
  • ¼ cupparmesan cheese, shaved
  • 3garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbspolive oil
  • ½lemon, juice
  • 1 tsppure maple syrup
  • 1 tspdijon mustard
  • salt & pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Start by cooking your couscous according to the package instructions.  Once cooked set aside.

  2. 2

    Then prepare the Brussels sprouts by washing and slicing thinly.  Also mince the garlic.

  3. 3

    Next fry the bacon in a large pan.  Once done remove from the pan & crumble. Leave the bacon grease in the pan.

  4. 4

    Add the minced garlic and shredded Brussels sprouts to the same pan you cooked the bacon in.  Add salt & pepper and sauté for about 5-10 minutes until cooked through & slightly browned.

  5. 5

    While the Brussels are cooking, prepare the vinaigrette – combine the olive oil, juice of 1/2 lemon, pure maple syrup, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.  Mix until evenly combined.

  6. 6

    Next add the cooked Brussels sprouts, couscous, bacon, and parmesan cheese to a large mixing bowl.  Add the vinaigrette on top and toss everything together.

  7. 7

    Serve warm & enjoy!