Fresh Brussel Sprout Salad

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Course Salad

Servings 4

Calories 215 kcal

Ingredients

  

Dressing

• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic minced

Salad

• 1 lb fresh Brussel sprouts
• 1 honey crisp apple
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup sunflower seeds
• ⅓ cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

 

• Wash Brussel sprouts under running water. Remove stems from sprouts by cutting off ends.
• Using a mandolin or food processor, shred sprouts until they are thinly sliced. (This can also be done by hand, if a mandolin or food processor is not available).
• Dice entire apple into bite-sized pieces.
• In a large bowl, place sprouts, diced apple, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and Parmesan cheese. Toss ingredients together.
• To make dressing, mix dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Pour prepared dressing over Brussel sprouts. Enjoy!

Keyword Salad, Vegetarian

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