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Blueberry Brussels Sprouts Salad
This Blueberry Brussels Sprouts Salad features thinly sliced Brussels sprouts and fresh spinach tossed with blueberries, sliced almonds, avocado, red onion, and crumbled feta. It's dressed in a lemon poppy seed vinaigrette blending lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, and poppy seeds. The salad combines crispness from the sprouts and nuts with creamy avocado and bursts of juicy blueberry, creating a fresh and balanced mix of flavors and textures.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
326 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the lemon poppy seed dressing:
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
For the salad:
- 1 lb. Brussels sprouts ends trimmed
- 3 cups spinach leaves
- 2 cups blueberries fresh
- 1 cup almonds sliced
- 2 avocado peeled, pitted, and chopped, ripe
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
- black pepper to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground
- salt to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- To make the dressing: In a a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, garlic, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until well combined.
- To make the salad: First, shave the brussels sprouts. Use a food processor with the slicing attachment and pulse until the brussels sprouts are thinly sliced. You can also use a mandoline or sharp knife if you don't have a food processor.
- Place the brussels sprouts and spinach in a large bowl and toss. Add the blueberries, almonds, red onion, avocado, and feta cheese. Drizzle with the lemon poppy seed dressing and toss until the salad is well coated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve.
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Notes
- Consume the salad on the day it's made to preserve optimal freshness and texture.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator, but use them within two days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
326kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
187mg
(8%)
Potassium
665mg
(14%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1600IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
64.4mg
(72%)
Calcium
118mg
(12%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 665mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1600IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 64.4mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.