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Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Warm Pancetta Salad

Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Warm Pancetta Salad

Crispy roasted caramelized Brussels sprouts, crispy diced Italian pancetta, sweet dried cranberries, toasted sliced almonds, and shaved Pecorino Romano cheese tossed in a warm, tangy maple Dijon dressing. An unforgettable cold-weather salad ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Brussels Sprouts & Pancetta Base
  • 1 1/2 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved lengthwise)
  • 5 oz diced Italian pancetta (or thick-cut bacon)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder, sea salt, and cracked black pepper
  • 1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
  • 1/3 cup Pecorino Romano or Parmesan (shaved into curls)
Warm Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
  • 2 tbsp rendered warm pancetta drippings
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt and black pepper

Method
 

Crisp Pancetta & Roast Sprouts
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a skillet over medium heat, fry diced pancetta until golden and crisp (5-6 minutes). Remove pancetta to a plate with a slotted spoon, reserving 2 tablespoons of warm rendered fat.
  2. Toss halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange cut-side down in a single layer.
  3. Roast for 18-22 minutes until outer leaves are charred and crispy and centers are tender.
Whisk Warm Dressing & Assemble
  1. In a small bowl, whisk reserved warm pancetta drippings with maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  2. Transfer hot roasted Brussels sprouts to a wide serving bowl. Scatter crispy pancetta, dried cranberries, and toasted almonds over top.
  3. Drizzle warm maple vinaigrette over the salad, toss gently, and finish with shaved Pecorino Romano curls. Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 11gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 490mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 6gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1100IUVitamin C: 125mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 2.2mg

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