🦃 Thanksgiving with a Twist Ep. 1: Maple Bacon Brussels Sprout Salad | Make and dress this salad the morning of, and let it soak in all those good flavors. Follow cooking_with_rocco for more easy Thanksgiving recipes in the coming weeks! 🥗Salad🥗 -1.5 lbs Brussels Sprouts -8oz applewood smoked bacon -1/2 cup toasted nuts of choice -5oz pomegranate seeds -Salt & Pepper 🍁Maple Vinaigrette🍁 -1/3 cup maple syrup -3/4 cups white balsamic vinegar -1/2 to 3/4 cup olive oil -2 tbsp whole grain mustard -3 garlic cloves, grated -Salt and pepper Add all the vinaigrette to a shaker or a base of a blender. Vigorously shake, or blend on high, until the vinaigrette emulsifies. Then set aside in the fridge. To quickly cook the bacon, preheat your oven to 400°. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper and lay out the bacon. Cook for 20 minutes or until crispy. When done, roughly chop. If you have whole Brussels Sprouts, clean them and shred. Using a sharp knife, cut them in half len...