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Made with Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon
Mint Julep Apple & Brussels Sprout Salad
Shaved Brussel sprouts tossed in a mint-Garrison Brothers Bourbon vinaigrette and topped with chopped bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, granny smith apple and toasted pecans. Yield: 8 Servings
Time
About 20 min
Method
Tossed
Glass
Bourbon
Small Batch
Flavor: Minty · Tangy · Crunchy
Season: Fall
Make the Mint Julep Apple & Brussels Sprout Salad
Ingredients
Serves 8
Dressing⅓ cup Garrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon Dressing¾ cup sugar, ½ cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint Dressing1½ cups vegetable oil, salt and black pepper 8 cupsBrussels sprouts, shaved ¾ cupBacon bits ¾ cupBlue cheese crumbles ¾ cupGranny Smith apple, julienned ¾ cupPecans, toasted
Instructions
1Whisk the bourbon, sugar, vinegar, mint, salt and pepper in a bowl. 2Slowly whisk in the oil until the vinaigrette comes together. 3Toss the shaved Brussels sprouts with some of the vinaigrette. Save the rest for more salads. 4Top with bacon, blue cheese, apple and pecans.
About the Mint Julep Apple & Brussels Sprout Salad
The mint julep, turned into a salad. Shaved Brussels sprouts are tossed in a sweet-tart vinaigrette of Garrison Brothers Small Batch, cider vinegar and fresh mint, then piled with bacon, blue cheese, crisp Granny Smith apple and toasted pecans. Crunchy, salty, sweet and bright.
Questions, answered
How do I shave Brussels sprouts?
Trim the ends and slice them as thin as you can with a sharp knife or mandoline, or use the slicing disc of a food processor.
How long does the vinaigrette keep?
About a week in the fridge. It makes more than one salad needs, so it's ready for the next one. Shake it before using.
What cocktail goes with this salad?
Our Come and Take It: 1½ oz Garrison Brothers Small Batch, ¾ oz Carpano Antica sweet vermouth, ¾ oz Grand Marnier and 2 dashes of aromatic bitters, stirred.
