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Fresh and Fruity Brussels Sprout Salad

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This recipe was entered in the contest for Best Brussel Sprouts

This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Salad with Apples
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Loves Food Loves to Eat's Notes: I actually came up with this recipe while preparing another recipe I submitted 'Tangy Brussels Sprout Chips.' While sampling the raw sprout leaves that had been tossed in oil and lemon juice...
I actually came up with this recipe while preparing another recipe I submitted 'Tangy Brussels Sprout Chips.' While sampling the raw sprout leaves that had been tossed in oil and lemon juice, I thought "These would be amazing uncooked, tossed with fruit & nuts! Thus, Fresh & Fruity Brussels Sprout Salad was born!

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Serves 2-4

1 1/2 pound brussels sprouts Ask a question about this ingredient

1 Granny Smith Apple- diced Ask a question about this ingredient

1 carrot- peeled and grated Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup toasted pecans Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup dried cranberries (craisins) Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons shaved parmesan Ask a question about this ingredient

course ground salt and pepper Ask a question about this ingredient

Cut off Brussels stems, halve sprouts, and separate each layer. (For middles that wont' separate: set asidefor separate use, or dice fineor shred and add to salad)
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Toss sprout leaves, thinly diced apple, grated carrot, chopped toasted pecans, cranberries, and parmesan together in a bowl.
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Mix together salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice
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Add dressing mixture to salad and toss to coat.
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Enjoy!
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2 Comments on Fresh and Fruity Brussels Sprout Salad

drbabs added about 1 year ago

Thanks so much for posting this with Amanda's salad today. I love apples and pecans together--I bet this is wonderful. I'm saving the recipe to make soon.