Kale Brussels Sprouts Salad! Baby kale salad, shaved, roasted Brussels sprouts, tart Granny Smith apple and crunchy Marcona almonds are tossed with a light sprinkle of Pecorino or Asiago cheese and a drizzle of Lemon-Tahini Dressing in this dreamy dish.
I've never really put salad in the category of "punishment" foods, as many do. Well, let me rephrase that: Salads don't have to taste like a punishment. Unless you're talking flavorless iceberg lettuce with dried out carrot shreds, salads can actually be quite satisfying!
When I'm buckling down on my diet so I can button my pants without sucking in, or preparing/repairing for a particularly indulgent time of year {i.e. Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.}, that's when my salad-creating skills kick into high gear.
Baby kale salad mix mingles with shaved, roasted Brussels {the only way I really like them}, tart Granny Smith apple and crunchy Marcona almonds. Topped with a light sprinkle of Pecorino or Asiago cheese {you're allowed, it's mostly greens!} and a drizzle of Lemon-Tahini Dressing, you may even decided to add this salad to your celebration menu!
Bring it on, September!
Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups shaved Brussels sprouts
- 1 bag Baby Kale salad blend or your favorite salad mix
- ½ Granny Smith apple thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup toasted Marcona Almonds {I used Truffle-flavored.}
- ¼ cup {or more if desired} shaved Pecorino or Asiago cheese
For Lemon-Tahini Dressing
- 3 tablespoons tahini {ground sesame paste}
- Juice from half a lemon
- 1 clove garlic grated or minced
- ¼ cup water
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
Instructions
Roast Brussels Sprouts:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place shaved Brussels sprouts on a baking pan lined with foil. Spray or drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for about 10-15 minutes until some of the sprouts are browned. {I like mine pretty crispy so I leave them in closer to 20 minutes.} Remove them from the oven and set them aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, toss together kale mix and cooled Brussels Sprouts.
- Add sliced apple, almonds and cheese. Toss together to combine.
- When ready to serve, drizzle with Lemon-Tahini Dressing {recipe below} and garnish with an extra sprinkle of cheese if desired.
For Lemon-Tahini Dressing:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until smooth. It will seem a bit runny at first but will thicken as it sits.
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