Hi guys! I hope you’re having a great week. I can’t believe January is almost over! With the first month of the year almost gone by, have you stopped to re-evaluate your 2018 resolutions and goals? Now is a good time to check in with yourself, see what you need to work on and move forward with new and specific goals for the next month (this works better than yearly goals, in my opinion). As  I reflect on my month it will help me create next month’s intentions and associated goals. (If you guys would like to see a blog post on this, let me know!) 

Have you ever tried a shaved brussels sprout salad?! It’s one of my favorite ways to enjoy brussels sprouts and is a great change of pace from a leafy greens salad – full of delicious crunch and texture. It’s versatile and is a great base for any variety of flavors. Brussels sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable known for their cancer fighting properties. They’re high in fiber and also have a positive impact on the health of the gut. According to a recent study, cruciferous vegetables help to maintain the integrity of the intestinal lining, which prevents food particles and bacteria from entering the bloodstream. This gut barrier helps to boost immunity and help reduce inflammation as well as incidence of diseases such as Crohn’s disease. Cruciferous vegetables help to boost satiety, too! 

This salad contains just 4 main ingredients: 
-brussels sprouts
-raisins
-slivered almonds
-fresh dill

That’s It!

Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing

2018-01-31 14:17:21

Serves 4

A hearty and delicious brussels sprout salad bursting with texture and flavor.

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Prep Time

15 min

Prep Time

15 min

For the Salad

1. 2 lb. of fresh brussels sprouts
2. 1/2 cup of raisins, more if desired
3. 3/4 cup slivered almonds
4. 2-3 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped

For the Maple Dijon Dressing

1. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2. 1-2 tbsp. pure maple syrup (depending on level of sweetness preferred)
3. 1 tbsp. dijon mustard
4. 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
5. 1 tsp. garlic powder
6. sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Begin by holding each brussels sprout by the stem and thinly slicing with a sharp kitchen knife. Discard the stem and add all the brussels sprouts shreds to a large bowl. Toss the sprout shreds with tongs so they all separate.
2. Next, toast the slivered almonds on a medium to large skillet or cast iron. Toast on medium high about 5 minutes, until fragrant. Remove from heat and add to the brussels sprouts. Add raisins.
3. Next, make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until well combined. Add 2-3 tbsp. to the salad and toss to coat, allowing the dressing to coat the salad.
4. For best results, leave the salad in the fridge to soak up the flavors of the dressing overnight, then top with the rest the next day.
5. Top with fresh dill and enjoy!

Notes

1. If you do not want to finely chop the brussels sprouts, another option is to halve them and pulse in a food processor until shredded!

By Samantha Voor, RDN

Samantha Carley, MS, RDN https://www.freshplatesnutrition.com/

I hope you enjoy this crunchy, tasty, high fiber and immune boosting salad!

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