Description
A refreshing and crunchy Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad featuring kale, crispy bacon, sliced almonds, and pomegranate seeds, dressed with a tangy lemon mustard vinaigrette. This salad is easy to prepare, nutritious, and perfect for a quick, healthy meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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For Salad
- 2 strips bacon, fried and chopped
- 3 cups kale, chopped
- 3 ½ cups Brussels sprouts, shredded
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
For Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey (omit for low-carb and Whole30 diets)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the shredded Brussels sprouts, chopped kale, fried and chopped bacon strips, sliced almonds, and pomegranate seeds. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: Pour olive oil, lemon juice, yellow mustard, honey, salt, and pepper into a mason jar or small container with a lid. Close tightly and shake vigorously until the dressing is well emulsified and smooth.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure every ingredient is coated with the tangy dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for the best texture and flavor. Optionally, you can add more almonds or bacon on top before serving for extra crunch and flavor.
Notes
- TO MAKE AHEAD OF TIME: Prepare the salad a day in advance. Add the dressing and top with almonds and bacon just before serving to maintain crispness.
- You can substitute kale with baby spinach or arugula, or use only Brussels sprouts for a simpler version.
- If chopping Brussels sprouts is tedious, use pre-shaved Brussels sprouts or finely shred them using a food processor or mandolin slicer.
- Always remove any bruised or discolored outer leaves from Brussels sprouts for freshness and best taste.
- Store shredded Brussels sprouts and salad dressing separately in the fridge for up to 4 days; combined salad will keep 2 to 3 days.
