Pear Bacon and Brussels Sprout Salad

Step 1

Cook bacon in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until browned and just crisp, about 6 - 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to plate lined with paper towels to drain (it helps to use a spatula and press bacon against side of pan to drain excess bacon drippings back into the pan) and reserve rendered bacon drippings for dressing.

Step 2

In a large bowl toss together brussels sprouts, cooked bacon, parsley, pecans, pears, gorgonzola and shallots. Toss with dressing and serve.

Step 3

Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a mixing bowl or shake together well in a jar. Stir or shake again just before pouring onto salad. Note if it's chilled it will need to be warmed just slightly as the bacon drippings solidify once chilled.

Step 4

*First half the brussels sprouts then thinly slice through the width so pieces will separate. **If you prefer a more mild less pungent cheese goat cheese may be substituted.

Step 5

Recipe source: Cooking Classy