Best 2 Kale And Brussels Sprout Salad Recipes

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With the goodness of kale and Brussels sprouts, this salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Packed with essential nutrients, it's a perfect side dish or light main course. The kale, with its slightly bitter taste, pairs well with the sweet and nutty flavor of roasted Brussels sprouts. Toasted walnuts add a crunchy texture and a rich, buttery flavor, while dried cranberries impart a delightful tartness. Dressed in a tangy lemon-tahini dressing, this salad is a harmonious balance of flavors and a nourishing treat for your body.

**Additional Recipes Mentioned in the Article:**

* **Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing:** A hearty and flavorful take on the classic salad, this recipe adds crispy bacon and a warm, savory dressing made with bacon fat, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup.

* **Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette:** This simple yet elegant salad features roasted Brussels sprouts and kale tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, creating a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.

* **Kale, Brussels Sprout, and Quinoa Salad:** A wholesome and protein-packed salad, this recipe combines kale, Brussels sprouts, quinoa, dried cranberries, and almonds in a light and refreshing dressing.

* **Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash:** The sweetness of roasted butternut squash pairs perfectly with the slightly bitter kale and Brussels sprouts in this colorful and nutritious salad.

* **Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette:** This salad combines the classic flavors of kale and Brussels sprouts with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette, creating a refreshing and flavorful side dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KALE, CABBAGE, AND BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD



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Hale and hearty, this kale salad is a powerhouse of nutrients that is very easy to eat! The salad bursts with the flavor of mandarin oranges, sweet and tart strawberries, and has a pleasant poppy seed dressing. When mangoes are in season, you can substitute them for the mandarin oranges or walnuts and pomegranates, toasted cashews or walnuts, and apples in the fall for different flavors. The possibilities are endless!

Provided by Crystal S

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Kale Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

¾ cup pepitas
olive oil cooking spray
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
½ pound curly kale, chopped
½ pound lacinato (dinosaur) kale, chopped
½ pound napa cabbage, chopped
1 ½ cups sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and sliced in half, or more to taste
3 green onions, thinly sliced
4 fresh strawberries, sliced, or to taste
1 (12 ounce) bottle poppy seed salad dressing (such as Marie's®)
3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate

Steps:

  • Pour pepitas into a bowl and coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper over pepitas and toss to coat.
  • Cook and stir coated pepitas in a skillet over medium-low heat until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and allow pepitas to cool.
  • Combine Brussels sprouts, curly kale, lacinato kale, napa cabbage, dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, green onions, strawberries, and toasted pepitas in a large bowl.
  • Mix poppy seed dressing and orange juice together in a bowl; pour over Brussels sprouts mixture and toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.6 calories, Carbohydrate 71.6 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 523.8 mg, Sugar 48.9 g

KALE AND BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD



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A bright alternative to heavy sides, this hearty kale salad recipe adds crunchy chopped almonds and crisp shredded brussels sprouts.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Almond     Kale     Fall     Winter     Family Reunion     Healthy     Brussels Sprout     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
Freshly ground black pepper
2 large bunches of Tuscan kale (about 1 1/2 pounds total), center stem discarded, leaves thinly sliced
12 ounces brussels sprouts, trimmed, finely grated or shredded with a knife
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/3 cup almonds with skins, coarsely chopped
1 cup finely grated Pecorino

Steps:

  • Combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper in a small bowl. Stir to blend; set aside to let flavors meld. Mix thinly sliced kale and shredded brussels sprouts in a large bowl.
  • Measure 1/2 cup oil into a cup. Spoon 1 tablespoon oil from cup into a small skillet; heat oil over medium-high heat. Add almonds to skillet and stir frequently until golden brown in spots, about 2 minutes. Transfer nuts to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle almonds lightly with salt.
  • Slowly whisk remaining olive oil in cup into lemon-juice mixture. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Dressing, kale mixture, and toasted almonds can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover dressing and kale mixture separately and chill. Cover almonds and let stand at room temperature.
  • Add dressing and cheese to kale mixture; toss to coat. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Garnish with almonds.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender kale and Brussels sprouts. Look for kale with deep green, unblemished leaves and Brussels sprouts that are tightly packed and bright green.
  • Massage the kale. This helps to break down the tough fibers and make it more tender.
  • Use a variety of toppings. This salad is a blank canvas for your favorite toppings. Try adding roasted nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or cheese.
  • Make it a meal. Add some grilled chicken, fish, or tofu to make this salad a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This kale and Brussels sprout salad is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy these winter vegetables. It's packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of greens. Plus, it's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try.

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