Description
Indulge in a delightful mix of textures and flavors with this Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad featuring crunchy walnuts, savory Parmesan, and a zesty Lemon-Mustard Dressing. A perfect balance of healthy greens and satisfying ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Kale:
- 4 cups finely shredded kale, ribs removed
Brussels Sprouts:
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
Others:
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Greens: In a large bowl, mix shredded kale and sliced Brussels sprouts.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Massage Dressing: Pour dressing over greens and massage in for 1-2 minutes.
- Add Toppings: Toss in walnuts and Parmesan.
- Let Sit: Allow salad to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Enhance with dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds.
- Substitute pecans for walnuts if preferred.
- Can be prepared ahead of time and keeps well for a few hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
