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Warm Couscous and Brussels Sprouts Salad

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Cooking Method:
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
    Salad
  • 4 cup brussels sprouts (shredded)
  • 1 cup Israeli couscous (dry)
  • 5 slices bacon
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (shaved)
  • 3 clove garlic (minced)
    • Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon (juiced)
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper
Instructions
    Salad
  1. 1
    Cook couscous according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. 2
    Wash brussels sprouts and slice thinly.
  3. 3
    In a large skillet, fry bacon. Remove bacon from pan and crumble. Reserve bacon grease in pan.
  4. 4
    Add brussels and garlic to skillet, add salt and pepper to taste, and sauté for about 5-10 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned.
    5. Dressing
  5. 5
    While brussels are cooking, prepare vinaigrette by combining olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
    6. Serve
  6. 6
    Add the cooked brussels sprouts, couscous, bacon, and parmesan cheese to a large salad bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss everything together. Serve warm.