Shaved Brussels Sprout Candied Bacon Salad

• porciones: 6

Ingredientes

6-8 slices bacon, chopped

2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon pure maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

1 cup roughly chopped walnuts

1 tablespoon salted butter

4 cups shredded Brussels sprouts

2-3 cups chopped kale

1 1/2 cups pomegranate arils

1 cup grated manchego cheese

1 cup pepitas (optional)

CINNAMON CIDER DRESSING

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1 small shallot, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

1 tablespoon orange zest

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

kosher salt and black pepper

Instrucciones

1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. On the baking sheet, toss together the bacon, rosemary, brown sugar, maple, and cayenne. Arrange in an even layer. Bake for 5 minutes, until the bacon is crisping. Add the walnuts and butter, toss to coat. Bake another 8-10 minutes, watching close.

3. In a large salad bowl, combine the Brussels sprouts and kale.

4. To make the dressing, whisk/shake together all ingredients in a jar. Pour the dressing over the salad and massage into the greens. Add the pomegranates and cheese – toss.

5. Arrange the warm bacon and walnuts over the salad. Serve warm or at room temperature.