Description
A vibrant and healthy Fall Brussels Sprout Salad featuring shredded Brussels sprouts, sweet honey crisp apple matchsticks, crunchy pecans, and tangy blue cheese, all tossed in a zesty Dijon and balsamic vinaigrette. This refreshing salad is perfect as a side dish for roasted chicken, pork, or Thanksgiving turkey.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups thinly shredded Brussels sprouts (12 oz total)
- 1 small honey crisp apple, cored and diced into matchsticks, skin on
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped pecans (1 ounce)
- 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (or gorgonzola)
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Pinch of salt and black pepper for dressing
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper, to taste, for seasoning the salad
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, minced shallots, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Toss the Brussels sprouts: Place the shredded Brussels sprouts in a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over them and toss thoroughly to coat evenly. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and additional black pepper to taste.
- Add apples and toppings: Gently mix in the diced apple matchsticks. Then sprinkle the chopped pecans and crumbled blue cheese over the top of the salad for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- This Fall Brussels Sprout Salad is an excellent side dish to complement roasted chicken, pork, or a Thanksgiving turkey feast.
- Use any sweet apple variety if honey crisp is unavailable, as the sweetness balances the tangy blue cheese.
- For a nut-free version, omit pecans or substitute with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 202 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 154 mg
- Fat: 13.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 4.5 mg
