Bacon, Avocado, Brussel Sprout Salad

This salad is awesome.  It’s got all the perfect elements in a great salad, including that perfect crunch!

INGREDIENTS

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 sunflower seeds

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.