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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

A beautiful shaved Brussels sprouts salad recipe with kale, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and Parmesan - and a zippy lemon yogurt dressing that brings it all together. A gorgeous fresh winter salad that's perfect for holiday entertaining!

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings as a side
Calories: 301 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

for the salad:
  • 8 oz. curly kale stems removed and finely chopped (about 6 cups)
  • ¼ tsp. kosher salt
  • ⅛ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. Brussels sprouts finely shredded or very thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
  • ⅔ c. shaved or shredded parmesan cheese about 2.5 ounces
  • ½ c. dried cranberries
  • ⅓ c. dry-roasted sunflower seeds
for the Zippy Lemon Yogurt Dressing (yield: about 3/4 cup):
  • ½ c. nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • zest of 2 medium lemons about 2 teaspoons
  • ¼ c. freshly squeezed lemon juice from about 1 of the medium lemons above
  • 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • 1 large clove garlic very finely minced or grated
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. For the salad: Place chopped kale in a large serving bowl. Top with salt and pepper. Massage kale by grabbing large handfuls and squeezing gently until the kale is darker in color, softened, and more fragrant. Repeat several times, grabbing fresh handfuls of kale as you go. This will make the kale more tender and less bitter - don't skip this step!
  2. Add shaved Brussels sprouts to bowl, fluffing the strands with your fingers to separate the shreds. Toss to combine Brussels sprouts with the kale.
  3. For the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight jar for up to 1 week.
  4. To assemble the salad: Drizzle two-thirds of the dressing over the top and toss to combine.
  5. Sprinkle salad with Parmesan, cranberries, and sunflower seeds over the top. Toss lightly. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste and add as much extra dressing as you like. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • from The Well Plated Cookbook by Erin Clarke of Well Plated

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 301kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 1759mg (73%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings as a side

Amount Per Serving

Calories 301

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 301kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g 82%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 1759mg 73%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 16g 32%

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

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