Keto Warm Brussels Sprout & Bacon Winter Salad
A hearty, cozy winter salad with roasted Brussels sprouts, crispy bacon, and a warm savory vinaigrette that delivers bold seasonal flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 3 cups Brussels sprouts (halved)
- 4 slices bacon (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Warm Dressing
- 1 tbsp bacon drippings (from pan)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp granular sweetener
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Optional Toppings
- Shaved parmesan
- Crushed pecans
- Extra black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast 18–20 minutes until golden and tender.
- Meanwhile, cook chopped bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove bacon and reserve 1 tbsp drippings.
- Whisk bacon drippings with olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, sweetener, salt, and pepper to make warm dressing.
- In a bowl, combine roasted Brussels sprouts and crispy bacon.
- Pour warm dressing over the top and toss gently.
- Add optional toppings and serve warm.