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January 4, 2019 · 2 Comments

Keto Charred Brussels Sprout Salad

Egg-Free· Gluten-Free· Keto· Main Dish· Nut-Free· Pork· Recipe· Salad· Sides· Soy-Free· Vegan Optional· Vegetarian

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This Keto Charred Brussels Sprout Salad is packed with flavor from pepitas, Queso Fresco, pickled red onions, and a creamy cilantro dressing!

Keto Charred Brussels Sprout Salad in a cast iron skillet
This Keto Charred Brussels Sprout Salad recipe is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market, thank you for supporting the brands that make CIK and our 1% mission possible!

Happy New Year!  2019 is upon us and that means a fresh start; sometimes that’s in the form of starting a new diet, or picking up a new hobby, or maybe even abandoning bad habits. Whatever your resolution might be, January is the perfect time to get a fresh start. The month of January (in Latin, Ianuarius) is named after the Latin word for door (ianua). January is the door to the year and an opening to new beginnings. (If in any way that trivial fact leads you to a win on Jeopardy, give a shout-out to CIK.)

Anyways, this Charred Brussels Sprout Salad has made its way onto my menu twice already in the new year. In all honesty, it should be making an appearance on yours too.

Keto Charred Brussels Sprout Salad with pepitas, bacon, cojita cheese, pickled red onions, and a creamy cilantro cojita dressing!

We love all the toppings in this salad but the charred brussels sprouts are really what brings it all together. They are what make this recipe a cohesive meal or side dish. We love brussels sprouts that get a little charred, just the best!

Close-up chopped Brussels Sporuts

Starting our list for 2019 is to eat a healthier version of keto. The holidays have come with a lot of keto-approved sweets and many meals/days have consisted of meat and cheese with minimal veggies. Traveling in an RV full-time makes it tough too, but we’ve recently started shopping at Sprouts Farmers Market, and found it to be a complete and total lifesaver. They’ve got over 300 stores in 19 states, which besides probably being close to you (the reader) it’s really convenient for the RV lifestyle.

We love so many things about this company, all the way from their mission statement;

“We believe healthy living is a journey and every meal is a choice.  We love to inspire, educate, and empower every person to eat healthier and live a better life”

… to their partnerships with awesome non-profits like REAL School Gardens, Vitamin Angels, and Autism Speaks.  I also love I can walk into any of the stores across the country and find an array of fresh produce, quality meats, and plenty of keto-friendly, gluten-free, non-GMO products at a much more reasonable price than some other grocery stores I’ve encountered.

Keto Charred Brussels Sprout Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing being drizzled over top

So here’s to you starting fresh in the new year. We wish you the very best in all that you do in 2019!

 

Keto Charred Brussels Sprout Salad with pepitas, bacon, cojita cheese, pickled red onions, and a creamy cilantro cojita dressing!

Keto Charred Brussels Sprout Salad

This Keto Charred Brussels Sprout Salad is packed with flavor!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Keyword: keto, Salad, side
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 256kcal

Ingredients

Salad:

  • 1 lb Brussel sprouts thinly sliced
  • 5 slices bacon omit for vegan
  • ¼ cup avocado oil divided
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • ⅓ cup Sprouts green chile roasted pepitas
  • ⅓ cup crumbled queso fresco dairy-free if vegan, we love Forager!

Dressing:

  • ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise egg-free if vegan
  • 1 lime juiced
  • Handful cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
  • 2 ounces queso fresco dairy-free if vegan, we love Forager!

Pickled Onions:

  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 3 limes juiced
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Start by pickling the onions. Place the thinly sliced onions in a small jar and top with lime juice and salt. Using the back of a spoon push the onions down so that they are covered by the lime juice. Let sit at least 30 minutes at room temperature. The longer they sit the better the flavor.
  • Make the dressing by combining all of the ingredients in a blender and blending until smooth. Set aside.
  • Over medium heat in a large 10.5” skillet cook the bacon for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy. [*see notes if not using bacon] Remove the bacon and chop. To the skillet with the bacon grease add 2 tablespoons avocado oil to the pan.
  • Add in the shredded Brussels sprouts to the pan in 2 batches. Allow the sprouts to cook 2-3 minutes before tossing allowing them to char. Once the first batch is charred push them to the side and add the remaining 2 tablespoons avocado oil along with the remaining sprouts. Repeat the cooking step until charred. Remove from heat.
  • Add the cabbage, queso fresco, pepitas, bacon, and pickled onions to the sprouts and toss to combine. Top with dressing just before serving.

Notes

If vegan and omitting the bacon, add an additional tablespoon of oil to the plan to replace the rendered bacon fat. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Charred Brussels Sprout Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 Calories from Fat 199
% Daily Value*
Fat 22.1g34%
Carbohydrates 7.7g3%
Fiber 2.8g12%
Protein 7g14%
*

Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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  1. Edie says

    January 16, 2019 at 7:33 pm

    I can’t find Sprouts pepitas anywhere, including their website. Do you have a substitution? Or can you tell me what the ingredients are in the ones that you use?

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    • Alex Lester says

      January 18, 2019 at 1:33 am

      Strange, they are always in the bulk section. You could just sub regular pepitas.

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