this post is sponsored by Autumn Glory apples; as always, all opinions are my very own!

if anybody’s gonna go crazy over a box of fresh, crisp, juicy Autumn Glory apples, it’s absolutely, positively my baby boy Dego 🍎☺️.

he has been eating apples daily since he was 2 and is STILL going (he is now 6)!! I kinda can’t believe it myself.

so friends- have you tried an Autumn Glory apple!? i’m positive these apples are the inspiration for the phrase, “fruit is nature’s candy.”

with hints of cinnamon and caramel in every bite, Autumn Glory apples are incredibly delicious and unique.

if you’ve every had a Golden Delicious or a Fuji apple then these tase like a combination of the two! those beautiful red and yellow streaks of color remind you of Fall all year long.

these apples are the perfect addition and the star of my Shaved Brussels Sprouts Apple Bacon Salad!

you’ve got the sweetness from the candied pecans and apples that mesh so well with the salty bacon and dairy-free feta. seriously SO GOOD.

yall better get into this close up😍.

this salad would also be a great addition to your meal prep menu; you can swap out the bacon for a leaner protein like chicken breast or even a fillet of salmon or beef.

drizzle your salad with this yummy, tangy, Apple Vinaigrette that is super easy to whip up. i bet you have all the ingredients in your fridge/pantry right now!

you just add them all to your food processor and drizzle in the olive oil until everything is creamy and smooth.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Apple Bacon Salad

Yield: 6 salad portions

Author: Leah K. Egwuatu

Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

Ingredients

Salad

2 lbs brussels sprouts, washed, dried, sliced thinly
1/2 cup candied pecans (will link my recipe)
2 Autumn Glory Apples, thinly sliced or diced
3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup dairy-free feta, crumbled
1/3 cup dried cherries or cranberries (optional)
sea salt to taste
cracked black pepper to taste

Easy Apple Vinaigrette

1/2 Autumn Glory apple, diced
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsplight agave nectar
1 clove garlic
5 tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
sea saltto taste
cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

slice brussels sprouts as thinly as you can with a sharp knife or mandolin
coat a large wok or skillet with no stick cooking spray and set it to medium heat
once hot, add Brussels sprouts and continuously toss around for approx. 2 minutes, no longer than that! shut off the heat. we don't want the brussels sprouts to wilt; we want them to keep their color and texture.
add all salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl and toss together
add dressing if desired and toss/coat salad again well