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Fall Brussels Sprout Salad with Apples, Pecans, and Blue Cheese

This Fall Brussels Sprout Salad with apples, pecans, and blue cheese is a refreshing and flavorful side salad that pairs wonderfully with roasted chicken, pork, or a festive Thanksgiving turkey.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups thinly shredded Brussels sprouts about 12 oz total
  • 0.25 cup roughly chopped pecans 1 ounce
  • 1 small Honeycrisp apple or any sweet apple, cored and diced into matchsticks, skin on
  • 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese or gorgonzola
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallots
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 to taste black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, minced shallots, Dijon mustard, and balsamic vinegar. Season with a pinch of salt and a dash of black pepper.
  2. Add the thinly shredded Brussels sprouts to the bowl with the dressing. Season with 0.25 teaspoon of salt and black pepper, to taste. Toss gently to ensure all Brussels sprouts are coated.
  3. Fold in the diced Honeycrisp apples. Garnish the salad by topping with the roughly chopped pecans and crumbled blue cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This vibrant fall salad is not only delicious but also quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a healthy weeknight side or a festive holiday dish. It holds up well, so don't hesitate to make it ahead of time!
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