Bacon, Avocado, and Brussel Sprouts Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

Bacon and avocado? Yes please! This salad is full of healthy ingredients and tastes sinful!

INGREDIENTS

For the Salad:

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20 brussels sprouts, shaved
1 avocado, diced
6 green onions, diced
1 cup fresh spinach
7 slices bacon, cooked and cut into 1/2 inch (1 cm) pieces
⅓ cup parmesan cheese
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup sliced almonds

For the Lemon Vinaigrette:

4 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
1 Tbsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp pepper
½ Tbsp salt
4 Tbsp olive oil

DIRECTIONS

Slice the stems off the Brussels sprouts and cut each one in half, then thinly slice. Transfer the shaved sprouts to a medium bowl and break apart with your hands.
To prepare the vinaigrette, juice the lemons into a small bowl and remove the seeds.
Add the mustard, oregano, pepper, and salt. Whisk to combine.
Slowly add the olive oil while continuing to whisk until evenly blended.
Slice the avocado and remove the pit, then dice.
Trim the ends of the scallions, then dice.
In a large bowl, combine the Brussels sprouts and spinach.
Add the avocado, bacon, scallions, Parmesan cheese, cranberries, and almonds.
Pour the dressing evenly over the salad.
Toss thoroughly until well mixed.