Simple Sprout Salad

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Brussel sprouts, 1 bag steamed, cut in ½

3 strips cooked bacon, chopped

3 oz Danish blue cheese, crumbled

1 cup whole walnuts

1.5 tbsp Marc de Champagne vinegar, drizzled

Salt + pepper to taste

Mix above ingredients. 

 

Verdict:  I think the whole walnuts were not a good idea; I would likely chop them in the future or try chopped pecans instead, perhaps even candied.  It wouldn’t hurt to have more bacon and cheese in this dish as well (that could be said about any dish, essentially).  Brian frowns on adding extra salt to dishes with bacon and/or cheese in them… I lightly seasoned this salad, but I would probably go a little heavier next time.  It’s missing something… an herb or a spice, maybe nutmeg and/or clove, especially if I change it to candied pecans.  The bitterness of the brussel sprouts prevailed; it was a good idea for a change up to plain brussel spouts, but I will have to keep working on this one.  I am very open to suggestions.  But I do think the presentation does look better than all the other ones I have posted! ;)