Description
A crisp, slightly sweet fall salad featuring shaved Brussels sprouts, kale, tart apples, and a tangy lemon-honey dressing. Perfect as a quick and vibrant side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) Brussels sprouts, shaved thin
- 4 cups packed (about 120g) kale, stems removed and leaves chopped or torn
- 1 large apple (about 200g), thinly sliced (Granny Smith preferred)
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup (60g) toasted pecans or walnuts
- ¼ cup (40g) dried cranberries (optional)
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (7g) honey
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse Brussels sprouts and remove any yellow or damaged leaves. Thinly slice into shreds about 1/8-inch thick.
- Strip kale leaves from tough stems and chop or tear into bite-sized pieces. Massage kale with hands for 1-2 minutes to soften.
- Core and thinly slice the apple with skin on. Thinly slice red onion; soak in cold water for 5 minutes if desired to mellow sharpness.
- Toast pecans or walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shaved Brussels sprouts, massaged kale, apple slices, red onion, toasted nuts, and dried cranberries.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Massage kale to soften and reduce bitterness. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Let salad rest 5-10 minutes before serving to meld flavors. Toast nuts carefully to avoid burning. Dressing can be made ahead and tossed just before serving to keep greens crisp. Optional dried cranberries can be substituted with dried cherries or raisins. Maple syrup can replace honey for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Brussels sprout salad, kale salad, fall salad, apple salad, healthy side dish, quick salad, autumn recipe