Simple Kale + Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Let me start this off by saying I love salads but I don’t particularly like making them. It’s the chopping part I hate– annoying, time consuming and slightly dangerous due to our new knife set. But this salad is worth it. Plus there’s hardly any chopping so I can’t really complain.

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Kale and shaved brussels sprouts are the base of this salad and then you can basically add anything else you want to it. I’ve tried a few different variations and will give them to you here, plus an additional idea for a side dish that you can do with leftover ingredients.

As far as dressing goes, I don’t get fancy with it. I usually just go with olive oil and fresh squeezed lemon but I’ve also used dijon mustard mixed with olive oil, shallots, lemon and black pepper. You can also sub avocado oil in which is great too.

To turn this into a lunch or dinner just put a protein on top! My favorites are grilled chicken or salmon..YUM.

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Simple Kale + Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Course

Dinner, Lunch, Salads

Prep Time

15 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 2 bunches organic kale I use lacinato (aka dinosaur) kale
• 10 ounces shaved brussels sprouts Give or take on the amount depending on how much sprout you want compared to kale. The easiest way to shave these is to buy them already shaved which a lot of stores now carry. Otherwise throw them into a food processor which is also really easy!
• 1 organic apple, thinly sliced (optional) Whichever type of apple you prefer!
• 10 organic strawberries, thinly sliced (optional) I usually do an apple OR the strawberries
• 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil

Course Dinner, Lunch, Salads Prep Time 15 minutes Servings people Ingredients 2 bunches organic kale I use lacinato (aka dinosaur) kale 10 ounces shaved brussels sprouts Give or take on the amount depending on how much sprout you want compared to kale. The easiest way to shave these is to buy them already shaved which a lot of stores now carry. Otherwise throw them into a food processor which is also really easy! 1 organic apple, thinly sliced (optional) Whichever type of apple you prefer! 10 organic strawberries, thinly sliced (optional) I usually do an apple OR the strawberries 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil

Instructions

1. Wash fruit and veggies. Cut kale into thin pieces and put in salad bowl

   
2. Massage oil into kale
3. Mix brussels sprouts into bowl with the kale
4. Add apples or strawberries into bowl
5. Top with toasted walnuts and your favorite dressing!
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Recipe Notes

If you have shaved brussels and kale leftover here's a healthy and easy side dish idea!

Throw the brussels in a heated pan with olive oil and sauté until they start to brown, then add kale. Mix with salt and pepper, add more olive oil if needed. Sauté until desired (I like my brussels pretty browned) and serve on the side of lunch or dinner with some protein and a healthy fat!