Shaved Brussel Sprout Slaw with Apples
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Shaved Brussel Sprout Slaw with Apples
Description
This slaw blends hand-sliced or mandoline-shaved Brussels sprouts with apple cut into short matchsticks. The dressing combines light-flavored oil, lemon juice, sugar, poppy seeds, and salt, producing a balance of acidity and mild sweetness. Tossing the vegetables with the dressing coats them evenly and preserves their crunch.
The texture contrast between the firm, slightly bitter Brussels sprouts and the sweet, crisp apple adds interest to the salad. The poppy seeds provide a subtle nutty crunch. Serving immediately preserves maximum crispness, but allowing the slaw to rest for at least 30 minutes enhances flavor melding and reduces raw bitterness from the sprouts.
Preparation tips emphasize using a mandoline or food chopper for faster, consistent slicing and adjusting the dressing components to taste. Choice of apple variety (sweet or sweet-tart) impacts the overall flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons light-flavored oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1-2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts washed and trimmed
- 1 apple
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, sugar, poppy seeds and salt. Set aside.
- Half Brussels’ sprouts lengthwise, then slice thinly. Add to dressing.
- Slice the apple into short matchsticks. Add to the dressing. Mix well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours before enjoying.
Notes
- Use a mandoline or food chopper to quickly and evenly slice Brussels sprouts and apples.
- Adjust the dressing ingredients to your taste preferences, particularly the lemon juice and sugar balance.
- Allowing the slaw to rest for at least 30 minutes before serving helps meld flavors and lessens the bitterness of raw Brussels sprouts.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 587IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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