Warm Pear & Brussels Sprouts Salad

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 4 smoked bacon, chopped
• 1/2 medium red onion, sliced
• 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
• 3 Bosc pears, cored and quartered
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 2 tbs stone ground mustard
• 2 tbs honey
• 1 tbs apple cider vinegar
• pepper taste
• blue cheese crumbles,

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon and onion for 6-8 minutes or bacon is crisp, stirring frequently. Remove bacon and onion from the skillet. Add Brussel sprouts, pears and salt to drippings in the skillet. Cook for 6 minutes over medium heat or until pears are almost tender, stirring frequently. In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, honey and vinegar. Add to skillet, stirring to coat Brussels sprouts mixture. Stir in bacon and onion. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until pears are tender. Season with pepper. Serve warm.