Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon & Pomegranate

Give the humble Brussels Sprout a makeover this Christmas with this delicious and festive Brussels Sprouts Salad served with Bacon and Pomegranate.

Brussel Sprouts…. two words that instill complete fear in children come Christmas Day!

Lets face it, most of us were force fed mushy overcooked sprouts at some stage, told we had to eat them because it was tradition.

So it’s no wonder that most of the adult population now regard these as the devil’s own vegetables!

But stay with me because I promise this salad is going to knock the socks off the soggy sprouts you remember from your childhood.

Brussels Sprouts Salad

First of all, this is a salad. A little controversial maybe given the time of year and weather but trust me, raw sprouts make the THE BEST salad base.

There is also parmesan, bacon, flaked almonds and pomegranate seeds involved. Is that enough to tempt you yet?

Pomegranate Dressing

The pomegranate vinaigrette is one of my favourite things about this dish. It’s a wonderful combination of tangy pomegranate seeds and sweet honey.

The colour is absolutely wonderful and really brings the whole dish alive when you pour it on top.

I made my vinaigrette quick thick as I wanted it to coat the salad rather than drown it in liquid and make it soggy. But feel free to add more oil and vinegar if you prefer it less thick.

Make Ahead!

I mention in the notes of the recipe below that this recipe can be partly made in advance.

This will be really helpful if you plan on making this dish on Christmas Day.

The bacon can be fried in advance. You can also slice the sprouts and scallions and prepare the pomegranate seeds by removing them from the fruit.

I would then keep them in individual containers or bags in the fridge for up to 12 hours and simply add them to the grated parmesan and flaked almonds when you are ready to serve.

The pomegranate dressing can also be made in advance and stored in a jar or container in the fridge.

So what do you think? Have I been able to convince you to give the dreaded brussels sprout a second chance this Christmas?

OTHER RECIPES YOU MAY ENJOY

The Easiest Slow Cooker Christmas Ham – The easiest slow cooker Christmas ham or gammon, lightly spiced and served with a refreshing red cabbage salad!

Bubble & Squeak Fritters – Use up leftover mashed potato and vegetables by turning them into Bubble & Squeak Fritters. Perfect for kids & adults alike!

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