Description

This sweet and sour shaved brussels sprouts salad is a delicious, healthy alternative to a slaw that keeps for days in your refrigerator. Brussels sprouts, almonds, dried cranberries, scallions, and diced gouda cheese are dressed in a honey mustard dressing for a salad that is light, refreshing, and so satisfying as a side or a light lunch.

Ingredients

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For the dressing:

1 ⅓ cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons poppy seeds

For the salad:

1 pound brussels sprouts, cored and thinly shaved
1 Granny Smith apple, unpeeled and grated
⅓ cup pine nuts, toasted
⅓ cup dried cranberries
2 scallions, thinly sliced
⅓ cup diced gouda cheese, cut into ¼-inch chunks

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Instructions

Make the dressing.

In the bowl of a food processor or mixing bowl and immersion blender, combine all the dressing ingredients and process until well mixed and emulsified. Set aside.

Make the salad.

Add the sprouts, apple, pine nuts, cranberries, scallions, and cheese to a large salad bowl.

Pour just enough of the dressing over the salad to coat all of the ingredients with the dressing.

Taste to adjust for salt and pepper, and add more dressing as needed to your taste.

Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

Store leftover dressing in a jar with a tightly fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Category: Starters - Salads
Method: Toss
Cuisine: American

Keywords: sweet and sour shaved brussels sprouts salad, healthy recipes, brussels sprouts salad, healthy side dish, side dish recipes, homemade vinaigrette, easy recipes