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Brussels sprout, kale + apple salad

Brussels Sprout, Kale + Apple Salad: A Crunchy Fall Delight

This Brussels sprout, kale, and apple salad combines crunchy greens with sweet apples, making for a nutritious and satisfying fall dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts Cleaned and sliced
  • 4 cups Kale Tuscan (lacinato) recommended
  • 1 medium Granny Smith apple Cored and diced
  • ½ cup Toasted pecans
  • ½ cup Dried cranberries
  • 1 cup Extra sharp cheddar cheese Grated
  • 4 slices Bacon Cooked and crumbled
  • 1 medium Shallot Finely chopped
For the Vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • ½ cup Extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

  • Mandoline
  • mixing bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Preparing the Salad
  1. Clean Brussels sprouts under cold water, slice off the stems and any discolored outer leaves, then thinly slice into ribbons.
  2. Strip kale leaves from stems, slice into ribbons, and mix with the Brussels sprouts in a bowl.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over greens, massage gently for 2-3 minutes until wilted but vibrant.
  4. Core and dice Granny Smith apple, add to the bowl with toasted pecans and dried cranberries, and toss lightly.
  5. Grate cheddar cheese and crumble cooked bacon, add to the bowl, and mix gently.
  6. Whisk together shallot, vinegar, mustard, and honey; gradually add olive oil and reserved bacon fat until emulsified.
  7. Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad, toss gently to coat, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping dressing separate to maintain freshness.

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