- Have all ingredients prepped and ready to go before beginning.
 
 
 
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add bacon pieces. Cook until crisp, stirring to evenly brown, then remove with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towels, save the bacon fat.
 
 
 
- Place shredded Brussels sprouts in a large bowl and toss with bacon and 1 tbsp rendered bacon fat.
 
 
 
- Meanwhile, heat the same skillet over medium heat and add the nuts, sprinkle with sea salt. Cook 3-5 minutes, stirring, until toasty, careful not to burn.
 
 
 
- Toss the nuts with the Sprouts and bacon, then add the chopped apples. Sprinkle with lemon juice, then add the cranberries and toss.
 
 
 
- To make the dressing, place all ingredients except for salt and pepper in a tall jar or container and use an immersion blender to combine. Taste, then add salt and pepper.
 
 
 
- Toss about half the dressing with the salad, leaving the rest to serve with as extra. Serve and enjoy!*