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Maple Bacon Brussels, Pear and Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

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This Maple Bacon Brussels, Pear and Blue Cheese Salad combines crispy bacon, tender maple-glazed Brussels sprouts, sweet pear slices, and tangy blue cheese for a flavorful and satisfying dish. Perfect as a hearty side or light meal, it balances savory, sweet, and sharp flavors in a simple skillet-prepared recipe.

Ingredients

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Bacon and Brussels Sprouts

  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts stems removed and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Salad Components

  • 1 large ripe pear, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Cook the Bacon: Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat is rendered and the bacon becomes crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on paper towels to drain excess grease.
  2. Prepare the Brussels Sprouts: In the bacon grease still in the skillet, add the sliced Brussels sprouts. Stir well to coat them in the fat. Cook over medium-low heat until the sprouts start to soften, approximately 5 minutes.
  3. Glaze with Maple Syrup: Stir in 2 tablespoons of maple syrup with the Brussels sprouts and continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently to glaze the sprouts evenly. Season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Combine Bacon and Cheese: Return the crispy bacon to the skillet with the Brussels sprouts and add half of the crumbled blue cheese. Gently stir to incorporate the cheese and bacon throughout the sprouts.
  5. Assemble the Salad: Transfer the Brussels sprout mixture to a plate or bowl. Arrange thin slices of pear on top, sprinkle with additional black pepper if desired, and crumble the remaining blue cheese over the salad for a final touch.

Notes

  • Use ripe pears for the best balance of sweetness and texture.
  • If you prefer less salt, omit or reduce the salt as bacon and blue cheese are naturally salty.
  • This salad is best served warm or at room temperature.
  • For a nuttier twist, add toasted pecans or walnuts.
  • Maple syrup can be substituted with honey if preferred.

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