Description
This salad combines shredded Brussels sprouts, sweet apples, and dried cranberries with a tangy vinaigrette. It is crunchy, refreshing, and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and shredded
- 1 large apple (such as Honeycrisp), cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (optional for crunch)
Instructions
- Place shredded Brussels sprouts, apple slices, and dried cranberries in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
- If using, sprinkle sunflower seeds on top.
- Serve immediately or let sit for 10 minutes to soften the sprouts.
Notes
- You can substitute dried cranberries with dried cherries or raisins.
- Add toasted pecans or walnuts instead of sunflower seeds.
- For a creamier dressing, stir in 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg