Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
Crunchy Brussels sprouts team up with dried cherries, goat cheese, roasted pecans, and a bright vinaigrette. The perfect make ahead salad for a potluck or your lunch box.
Equipment
- 1 food processor or mandolin
- 1 large bowl
- 1 Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lbs Brussels sprouts, shaved approx. 4 cups
- ⅓ cup dried cherries
- ⅓ cup roasted pecan halves see blog post for air-fryer sweet and spicy pecan recipe
- ⅓ cup goat cheese crumbles
Salad Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons real maple syrup
Instructions
- In the bottom of a large mixing bowl, combine all salad dressing ingredients. Whisk until emulsified. Taste, adjust salt and or pepper.
- Add the shaved Brussels sprouts and toss with the dressing until evenly coated. Add the pecans and cherries, toss again. Allow to marinate on the counter for 15 minutes. Taste. Add salt and/or pepper if necessary.
- If serving immediately, add the goat cheese crumbles. If storing in the fridge, wait to add the crumbles until serving time. Store in the refrigerator an air tight container for up to a day for ideal freshness.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 9gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 274mgPotassium: 504mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1416IUVitamin C: 96mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 2mg
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