Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe
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Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe
Description
Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe combines fresh Brussels sprouts with a citrusy and tangy dressing made from olive oil, rice vinegar, and fresh lemon juice. The sprouts are halved and thinly sliced to soften their natural firmness while maintaining some crunchiness. Toasted almonds add a satisfying nutty crispness, and pomegranate seeds provide a juicy sweetness that contrasts with the savory shaved Parmesan. The salad is dressed and left to marinate for at least 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture of the sprouts to mellow without becoming mushy.
The balance of acidity, nuttiness, and slight bitterness makes this salad a versatile side that pairs well with a variety of main courses or can be enjoyed on its own as a light meal. The use of fresh parsley adds brightness and herbal notes that complement the other ingredients.
To serve, the salad is garnished last-minute with almonds, pomegranate seeds, and Parmesan shavings to preserve their texture and flavor. This salad benefits from resting time after tossing to allow the dressing to coat all components evenly.
Ingredients
- 4 TB olive oil
- 2 TB rice vinegar
- 2 TB lemon juice
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped, fresh
- kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 2 lbs Brussels sprouts halved & thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- parmesan shaved; for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk olive oil, rice vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Add Brussels sprouts and toss to completely coat.
- Let sit, tossing occasionally, for at least 20 minutes and up to 4 hours before serving.
- Before serving sprinkle with almonds and pomegranate seeds then garnish with shaved Parmesan.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 1077mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2025IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 202.8mg | 225% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4.2mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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