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Roasted Brussels Sprout Pomegranate Salad

From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 386 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs Brussels sprouts cleaned and trimmed
  • 1 pomegranate seeds
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan Cheese thin slices or 1/3 cup shredded.
Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 1/8 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil + 1-2 tablespoons
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt + more for seasoning
  • fresh ground pepper

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 450º.
  2. Clean and trim ends and loose leaves off of brussels sprouts and add to a bowl. Drizzle 1 - 2 tablespoons over them and mix well. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Add to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Stir twice while cooking.
  3. Meanwhile, toast walnuts in a saute pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Watch to make sure they don't burn!
  4. De-seed pomegranate.
  5. Make vinaigrette by mixing lemon juice, 1/4 cup of olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  6. When brussels sprouts are done, transfer to a bowl and add walnuts and pomegranates. Mix well and then drizzle vinaigrette over top and mix again.
  7. Plate and add sliced or shredded cheese and mix well and serve!

Notes

  • Prepare in Advance: 
  • Prepare in Advance
  • Serve this salad cold and prepare it in advance by roasting the Brussels sprouts, toasting the walnuts, and cleaning the pomegranates up to two days before. 
  • Prepare the vinaigrette separately and store it in the fridge for up to a week before use.
  • Serve this hot by reheating the Brussels Sprouts before assembling the salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories 386kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 334mg (14%) Potassium 791mg (23%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1283IU (26%) Vitamin C 148mg (164%) Calcium 100mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 386

% Daily Value*

Calories 386kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 334mg 14%
Potassium 791mg 17%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1283IU 26%
Vitamin C 148mg 164%
Calcium 100mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.