Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1-pound fresh cranberries, washed
  • Zest and juice of 2 medium lemons
  • 1 ½ tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½-1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, cored and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 2-ounces goat cheese, crumbled
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped

Instruction

  • Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan. When the sugar is dissolved, remove pan from stove and allow to slightly. Add the sugar water to a bowl with fresh cranberries. Secure with a lid, place in refrigerator and allow to sit overnight. Remove cranberries from the bowl and dry on a cooling rack or a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Discard the sugar water.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and juice, honey, olive oil, salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
  • Add the Brussels sprouts to the bowl with the dressing and toss to throughly coat the Brussels sprouts with the dressing. Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a large serving bowl.
  • Top salad with the sugared cranberries, crumbled goat cheese, chopped bacon and toasted walnuts.
  • Serve immediately.