5 from 33 votes
Kale Brussel Sprout Salad
Kale Brussel Sprout Salad features finely sliced kale and Brussels sprouts combined with sweet dried cranberries and crunchy pecans. A maple syrup-based vinaigrette with white vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of sugar dresses the greens, which are refrigerated to meld flavors. The salad balances earthy and bright flavors with varied textures.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
357 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Salad ingredients
- 5 cups brussels sprout chopped
- 5 cups kale finely sliced
- 1/2 cup craisins
- 3/4 cup pecans
Maple Vinaigrette
- 3/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup do not use pancake syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
Salad instructions
- Wash kale, and pat dry with a towel.
- Cut the stem and discard from each stalk of kale. The stems can be woody and tough.
- Roll leaves like a cigar, and slice the leaves as fine as you can, then give them a couple of horizontal slices to break up the long pieces.
- Wash sprouts, and pat dry. Slice off the stem end. Place the stem end down, and cut Brussel sprouts in half. Lay the flat cut of the sprout on the cutting board, and then slice as small as you can.
- In a large bowl add 5 cups of sliced kale, 5 cups of Brussel sprouts, Craisins and pecans.
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Vinaigrette Instructions
- In a small bowl combine, white vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, maple syrup, and dijon mustard. Whisk until this is blended well.
- Pour well-blended dressing over vegetables, and stir well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adding 1/2 cup sliced green onion tops can enhance freshness and mild onion flavor.
- A small amount (about 1/4 teaspoon) of liquid smoke can be stirred into the dressing for a smoky depth.
- Toasting pecans before adding them to the salad intensifies their flavor and adds crunch.
Nutrition Information
Calories
357kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Sodium
334mg
(14%)
Potassium
503mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
4598IU
(92%)
Vitamin C
97mg
(108%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Sodium | 334mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 503mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 4598IU | 92% |
| Vitamin C | 97mg | 108% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.