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Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad

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Here is how to make easy and delicious kale and Brussels sprout salad with homemade maple Dijon vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:

  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts rinsed, trimmed, and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups kale rinsed, with stems removed, and leaves chopped or sliced
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce or salad greens leaves rinsed and thinly sliced
  • Olive oil and lemon juice about 1 Tbsp each for massaging the kale
  • 1 avocado cored, peeled, and diced
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans toasted if you want extra flavor
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries optional, for sweetness
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Maple Dijon Vinaigrette:

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash the kale, lettuce or salad greens, and Brussels sprouts thoroughly to remove any dirt and grime. Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and remove any bad leaves.
  • Carefully slice the Brussels sprouts, and do the same with the kale, making sure to remove any tough stems. Massage the kale with a tiny bit of olive oil and lemon can make it softer and less bitter. Slice the lettuce or salad greens into small, bite sized pieces.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Adjust the ingredients to taste—if you want it sweeter, add more maple syrup; for a tangier dressing, add a bit more vinegar.
  • In a large bowl, combine the Brussels sprouts, kale, lettuce or salad greens, diced avocado, almonds or pecans, cranberries (optional), and grated Parmesan cheese. Just before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette dressing over the top of the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Keyword Brussels sprouts recipes, fall recipes, kale recipes