Winter Brussels Sprout Salad
Nutrition Information
- Serves: 4 servings
- Serving Size: ~1 cup
- Calories: 175
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 141 mg
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
Type: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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Ingredients
Salad:
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped
- ¼ cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 2-3 tablespoons blue cheese or Gorgonzola, crumbled
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced (or ½ teaspoon minced garlic)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Toss Brussels sprouts in olive oil, and spread in an even layer on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, and bake in oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle pecans on top. Return to oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until aromatic. Watch carefully so they don't burn. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together.
- Toss together Brussels sprouts, pecans and cranberries in a large bowl. Add vinaigrette mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles and serve.
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I made this for Friendsgiving and it was a big hit! I also loved eating the leftovers of it that week. I will definitely make it again.