Brussel Sprout Salad with Maple Dressing
This is such a great fall salad. I love the shaved brussels sprouts, but especially love the maple dressing.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Sharp knife, food processor, or mandoline
Ingredients
- 6 cups shaved brussel sprouts If you have a mandoline, you should use this. If not, slice thinly with a sharp knife.
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- ½ cup chopped nuts This is a variable, and optional. If you want more or less, add them. If you don't want or like them, don't use!
- ¾ cup dried cherries or cranberries Again, this is optional and a variable.
- ¼ cup shaved or grated parmesan
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt this is variable. If you want more, or want to omit all together, do it!
Instructions
- I started with my dressing first. Mix all ingredients together in a mason jar. If you prefer, use another bowl or container and mix with a whisk. Set aside.
- Start shaving brussel sprouts. Before you start, make sure and peel the outer layer off the brussel sprouts. Cut part of the stem off, then shave thinly. If you have a mandoline, it is a great tool to use. If not, a sharp knife works really well. Shave at least 6 cups and set aside. Next is the apple. You can peel if you choose, but I prefer not to as there are so many nutrients in the skin. I cut mine in half, then cored. Next, I sliced thinly as shown in the photos.
- Last, assemble the salad. I used the brussel sprouts as the base. Next I added the sliced apples, walnuts and dried cherries. Last I drizzled it with the dressing.