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So I know salads are not typically a Sunday thing.
But this Caramelized Brussels Sprout Salad just seemed like more of a Sunday thing.
I mean, this is not your typical salad, and to be honest, it is more of a side dish than a salad. This is a warm salad with all the fixins. There are caramelized brussels sprouts, apples, pecans, crispy bacon, blue cheese and the sweetest, savoriest caramel apple vinaigrette that can be kind of addicting.
Can you tell I am ready for the official start of fall on Tuesday? I have tried so hard these last couple weeks not to be too heavy into fall-like foods, but as of last Friday, I pretty much just gave up on that.
Falls foods are my favorite, and every year the season flies by even quicker. So I hope you are ready for apples, pumpkins, pomegranates, roasted everything and lots of sweets.
Come on, that totally makes you excited. You know it does.
Ok but anyway, I am eager to tell you about this salad because it’s another post for my favorite pasta company DeLallo. DeLallo has created a line of “salad savors” and they are the coolest thing ever.
Basically the idea is that the salad savors give you all the toppings every delicious salad needs. All that is left for you to do is add some greens, maybe a protein if you are into that, or maybe a fun dressing. It makes dinner prep SO easy and convenient.
Today I am showing you how I used the Vibrant Blue Salad Savors.
I took the pecans and dried cherries out of the DeLallo Salad Savors box and stirred them into a mix of caramelized onions and apples. Perfect for fall, right?? Then I needed a dressing, so for some reason a caramel apple vinaigrette sounded pretty darn good. I love sweet and savory flavors together and that is this salad. Last up – I took the blue cheese from the Salad Savors box and sprinkled it on top of the salad.
This is definitely a side salad, actually now that I am thinking about it, it is sort of perfect as a Thanksgiving side. I know, Tieghan shut up, it is not even October. But hey, just thinkin ahead for you and bonus that it is such an easy salad to make.
When I served this for dinner, I made it into more of a heartier salad by adding a fried egg and a side of creamy polenta. Delicious either way.
If you’ve never had caramelized brussels sprouts, now is the time to start. Plus, if you start now, you will still have all of fall + winter to eat and enjoy them. Caramelization makes everything so much better, and caramelized brussels sprouts are one of my favorites. Top them off with these DeLallo Salad Savors toppings and this caramel apple vinaigrette dressing and you’ll have a salad that everyone will love.
And how cool is the idea of Salad Savors? I love it!
*This post is sponsored by DeLallo Foods. All opinions are of course my own.
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Oh and another idea – roast a chicken today, make this salad, and Sunday dinner is done. Bonus, the house will smell all kinds of amazing!
Any suggestions for omitting the sugar? I try to not to use sugar unless it’s completely necessary (e.g. baking.)
Hi! You can honestly just leave it out, no big deal. You could also use equal amounts pure maple syrup and honey. Hope you enjoy this salad!
Happy Fall! I just picked up FRESH brussels sprouts from the market and am pumped to try your gorgeous salad.
Awe, thank you!! Happy fall to you too! By the way, I aways love reading about your chickens. I have three that just started laying their eggs and it is so cool! I want more! 🙂
What a delicious combination!! I love Fall and brussel sprouts, so this is certainly something I’ll have to make.
Thanks Amanda! Hope you had a great weekend!
I wasn’t ready for fall and then I saw this salad. Totally ready now. 🙂
Ha! Glad I put in the right fall time mood! 🙂
Ahh!! I love Brussels sprouts AND apples, why haven’t I put them together in a salad before? This looks amazing, and the perfect dish to transition into the Fall season! Can’t wait to try it out!
This is my kind of salad – so awesome!
Thank you, Lori!! Hope you and your family had a great weekend!
This is the perfect fall salad and that caramel apple vinaigrette is a must make!
Thank you! Hope you had a great weekend! Has CA cooled off at all yet?
So..umm…I have never had a brussels sprout. After seeing this recipe though I think i need to give them a try!
oh no!! You have to try brussels sprouts, they are so good!
Thanks Ashley and I hope you love brussels sprouts!
Wow, caramel apple vinaigrette sounds fantastic!! This looks like the kind of salad that could easily be made into a main dish (maybe with some wild rice or something added in)…yum! And I am definitely excited to see all the fall-themed pumpkin/apple/roasted things recipes that you come up with!
I bet rice would be delicious! Actually, I am so doing that next time!
Thanks! 🙂
I’m totally taking your advice! Roasted chicken + this for dinner 🙂
Perfect Sunday dinner! 🙂
Looking forward to that vinaigrette! Sounds so autumnal!! (My favorite season)
Thanks Rie!
Brussels sprouts, apples, and bacon, such a dreamy combination!
Thanks Jenny!
I wonder if I can get that Delallo topping in the Cincinnati area because that salad really looks good.
Hey Nancy! DeLallo is is based out of Pittsburgh, PA and I know they sell a lot of product throughout Ohio too. I will find out for you.
Thanks!
Heres the link to the salad savers at the Delallo website http://www.delallo.com/saladsavors
Tieghan, I love everything about this salad- the caramelized brussels sprouts and onions, apples, blue cheese… this just sounds like the perfect salad. And that caramel apple vinaigrette? YUM!!
Thank you so much, Faith! The caramel apple dressing is my favorite part! Hope you had a great Sunday! 🙂
I love the sound of this salad, and although you’re promoting it as a side salad I’d have no problem eating this as a main. YUM!
Thanks! I served it with and egg and it was just the perfect lite meal! 🙂