Description
A refreshing Shaved Brussels and Pear Salad with a tangy Maple-Dijon vinaigrette, perfect for a light lunch or vibrant side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly shaved
- 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim and shave Brussels sprouts.
- Core and slice pears.
- Combine Brussels sprouts, pears, cranberries, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- Tip: Toast walnuts for enhanced flavor.
- Variation: Substitute Parmesan with goat cheese or feta.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Shaved Brussels and Pear Salad, brussels sprouts salad, pear salad, maple-dijon vinaigrette, healthy salad, fall salad
