Shaved Brussels Sprouts & Kale Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing
It's simple, nourishing, packed with fiber, and beautiful enough to serve at Thanksgiving or any holiday gathering. Plus, it's naturally gluten-free and full of delicious textures and flavors!
Servings 6
Ingredients
- For the Salad
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts trimmed and thinly shaved
- 1 large bunch lacinato kale stems removed and finely chopped
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds toasted
- 1/3 cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Honey Dijon Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 small garlic clove grated
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp water optional
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim and thinly shave the Brussels sprouts. Steam for approximately 2–4 minutes until slightly tender but still bright green.
- Add the chopped lacinato kale to a large mixing bowl. Immediately transfer the warm steamed Brussels sprouts to the bowl and toss together. Allow to cool slightly until comfortable to handle.
- Drizzle the greens with 1 tablespoon olive oil and gently massage for 1–2 minutes until tender.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Once the greens have cooled, add the thinly sliced Honeycrisp apple, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, and freshly shaved Parmesan.
- Pour the honey Dijon dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to combine. Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information
Approximate macros per serving (1/6 of recipe):
Calories: 315
Protein: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Fat: 20 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sugar: 19 g Nutrition information is approximate and calculated using standard ingredient estimates. Actual values may vary depending on the brands used, the size of the kale bunch and apple, and the type of dried cranberries. Carbohydrates include fiber and sugar.
Protein: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Fat: 20 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sugar: 19 g Nutrition information is approximate and calculated using standard ingredient estimates. Actual values may vary depending on the brands used, the size of the kale bunch and apple, and the type of dried cranberries. Carbohydrates include fiber and sugar.