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Kale, Brussels, and Cranberry Salad
This Kale, Brussels, and Cranberry Salad is make-ahead friendly. It stays crispy for hours, and tastes delicious. Great for festive holidays and throughout the year.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 292 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 TB pure honey
- 2 TB whole grain mustard with seeds in it
- 2 TB onion minced
- 1 garlic clove grated
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
For the Salad:
- 2 cups chopped kale leaves no stems
- 2 cups thinly sliced Brussels sprouts no stems
- ½M cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup roasted/salted almonds roughly chopped
Instructions
- Make the Dressing ahead of time: Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine well. Add additional salt and pepper, if needed. Cover and chill.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the kale, brussels sprouts, cranberries, and parmesan cheese. Cover and chill until ready to serve (can be done several hours ahead of time.)
- Up to an hour before serving, toss dressing with kale mixture until well combined. Cover and keep chilled or at room temp until serving. When ready to serve, give salad a toss again, and sprinkle with roasted almonds.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
292kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
402mg
(17%)
Potassium
312mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1941IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
253mg
(25%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 312mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1941IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 253mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.