Brussel sprout salad

I never once had brussel sprouts when I was growing up. Honestly I was afraid to try them as an adult. I mean really who do you know that raves about brussel sprouts? We'll these brussel sprouts are great! How could they not be fantastic, they are cooked with BACON!  I've made these too many times to count this past year. We'll eat them with eggs at breakfast or as a side dish at dinner. They even reheat well.

Brussel Sprout Salad

-3 slices of bacon
-1lb brussel sprouts, cored and shredded
-red onion, sliced thin, about 1/4 cup worth
-sea salt and pepper

Slice bacon into bite size pieces and place in a large skillet. Cook on med-hi heat for a minute or two then add the sliced up brussel sprouts and onion. sprinkle with some salt and pepper.
Cover and stir occasionally until the sprouts are tender but still nicely green, 5-10 minutes. Squirt a bit of lemon juice on top just before serving.

Optional toppings add a handful of toasted almonds or parmesan cheese.