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Brussels Sprouts Salad

Brussels Sprouts Salad: Crunchy Goodness with Apples & Dates

This Brussels Sprouts Salad combines vibrant ingredients like apples and dates, delivering a refreshing and nutritious dish perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Best Recipe Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Brussels Sprouts Shredded or thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Honey Crisp Apple Substitute with Granny Smith if desired
  • 1 cup Medjool Dates Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Hazelnuts Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Optional for vegan option
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Can substitute with honey or agave syrup
  • 1 small Shallot Finely minced
  • 6 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with any light oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Optional for extra flavor
  • 1 pinch Kosher Salt To taste
  • 1 pinch Chili Flakes To taste
  • 1 pinch Ground Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large salad bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Toast Hazelnuts
  1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add hazelnuts and toast for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently until lightly browned and fragrant.
  2. Alternatively, spread hazelnuts on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10 minutes. Cool and chop coarsely.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, finely minced shallot, olive oil, and lemon juice. Add Dijon mustard, kosher salt, chili flakes, and pepper; whisk until well combined.
Prepare Salad Base
  1. In a large salad bowl, combine shredded Brussels sprouts, diced Honey Crisp apple, chopped Medjool dates, and toasted hazelnuts. Toss gently to mix.
Assemble Salad
  1. Drizzle the homemade dressing over the salad mixture. Toss everything together, ensuring each ingredient is well coated with the dressing.
Serve or Store
  1. Serve immediately or let sit for 10–15 minutes to enhance flavors. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, allow the salad to sit after tossing with the dressing. Feel free to customize the ingredients to suit your taste.

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