Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
If you're craving a refreshing salad that will leave you satisfied, you are going to love this shaved Brussels sprouts salad. It's filled with all the delicious things - like crisp apples, crunchy cashews and sweetened cranberries - tossed in a sesame ginger vinaigrette and topped with perfectly seared chicken.
Servings: 6
Calories: 291kcal
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 pound shaved Brussels sprouts*
- 1 large apple chopped
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted cashews
- 2 cooked pan seared chicken breast sliced or chopped*
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, drizzle the shaved Brussels sprouts with olive oil and add a pinch of salt. Use clean hands to massage the Brussels sprouts until they have softened.
- Add the remaining salad ingredients (except the chicken) to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the dressing together. Add to the salad bowl and toss the salad until evenly coated.
- Top with seared chicken before serving.
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Notes
*Brussels sprouts: It generally takes about 1 1/2 pounds of untrimmed Brussels sprouts to yield 1 pound of Brussels sprouts shaved.
*To cook the chicken: Pound chicken to an even thickness (about 1-inch) and season liberally with salt & pepper. Heat a large skillet to medium-high and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. When the oil is heated, cook chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165˚F. Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 312mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 68mg