Couscous & Brussels Sprout Salad

Stay warm (and healthy) with this delicious, filling salad full of yummy couscous, shredded Brussels sprouts, bursts of bacon and a rich lemon Dijon vinaigrette.

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Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups Brussels sprouts
  • 1 cup couscous, dry
  • 5 slices of bacon
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 Tb. olive oil
  • 1 Tb. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  • 1

    Cook couscous according to the package. After cooking, set aside.
  • 2

    Wash Brussels sprouts and slice thinly.
  • 3

    Fry bacon in a large pan. Once cooked, remove it from the pan and crumble. Leave the bacon grease in the pan, and add garlic and shredded Brussels sprouts.
  • 4

    Saute the garlic and Brussels sprouts for 5 to 10 minutes or until cooked through and slightly browned. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • 5

    Combine olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a separate bowl.
  • 6

    Add Brussels sprouts, couscous, bacon and Parmesan cheese to the bowl and toss.

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