3 Brussels Sprouts Salads
Brussels Sprouts are delicious in a salad. I shave them with a mandolin, (offers a really nice consistency, but must be very careful of fingers!), or I slice each sprout very thinly (⅛”) by holding it firmly in place with my thumb and forefinger -and then slicing the whole sprout while continuing to hold it in place.
If you wish, add ½ - 1 c. shredded greens to any of the salads below. Lacinato kale, spinach, chard, beet greens- all good. If you add more than 1 c. greens, you'll likely need to increase your vinaigrette quantity.
Brussels Sprout Salad with Nuts, Apples and Cheddar
1 c. raw Brussels sprouts, shaved or very thinly sliced
½ c. matchstick–cut apple
¼ c. shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp. pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts, toasted* and chopped
1 tsp. lemon juice
1½ Tbsp. olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Toss all of the ingredients together and season to taste.
Brussels Sprout Salad with Walnuts and Parmesan
Combine in a bowl:
1 c. raw Brussels sprouts, shaved or very thinly sliced
¼ c. walnuts, toasted* and chopped
1 Tbsp. shredded parmesan (or grated is ok too)
Whisk together and toss into salad: (add a little at a time, may not need all)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
½ tsp. honey
*If you don’t have your oven on for something else, simply toast the nuts in a dry skillet for a couple of minutes, stirring.
Warm Brussels Sprout Salad with Apricots and Almonds
2 tsp. olive oil
8-10 raw Brussels sprouts, shaved or very thinly sliced
1/4 c. chopped dried apricots (or raisins in a pinch)
2 Tbsp. rough-chopped, roasted almonds (no salt)
Salt and pepper
Heat oil in a skillet, add sprouts, apricots and almonds. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes, stirring often.
Recipe created or adapted by Liz Talley, Urban Graze
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