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Kale and Brussels Sprouts Winter Salad
From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 (as an appetizer/side) or 3 to 4 (as a main)
Calories: 395 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 12 ounces Brussels sprouts (thick outer leaves removed and shredded)
- 1 head of Tuscan lacinato kale, sliced thinly
- 3 crisp apples or pears, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- Cashew Caesar Dressing (recipe below)
- Optional: vegan ricotta cheese for topping
Cashew Caesar Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked*
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt + more to taste
- 1/2 of a large lemon, juiced + more to taste
Instructions
Salad Directions
- To shred the Brussels sprouts, use the slicing attachment of your food processor. Alternatively, you can cut the sprouts by hand into very thin slices, or easiest yet, buy pre-shredded Brussels sprouts at your grocery store.
- Place the sprouts and kale on a serving platter. Arrange the apple slices on top, and add the nuts, cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and avocado. Pour the dressing on top and mix well.
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Cashew Caesar Dressing Directions
- Place the soaked cashews and remaining ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend for 2-3 minutes or until the cashews are completely pulverized and the dressing is thick, smooth, and creamy.
Notes
- *Soak the cashews in hot water for at least 2 hours, in boiling water for 1 hour, or in room temperature water overnight.
Nutrition Information
Calories
395kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Sodium
232mg
(10%)
Potassium
889mg
(25%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
5024IU
(100%)
Vitamin C
115mg
(128%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 (as an appetizer/side) or 3 to 4 (as a main)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 395kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Sodium | 232mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 889mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 5024IU | 100% |
| Vitamin C | 115mg | 128% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.