Brussels Sprouts Christmas Salad
Add a burst of festive flavor to your table with this Brussels Sprouts Christmas Salad, a vibrant and healthy holiday dish that’s sure to impress! Featuring finely shredded Brussels sprouts paired with sweet dried cranberries, crunchy toasted pecans, and tangy crumbled goat cheese, this seasonal salad is elevated with a zesty homemade orange vinaigrette made from fresh orange juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Packed with color, texture, and a perfect balance of sweet and savory notes, this quick-to-make salad is ready in just 25 minutes and makes an elegant side dish for any Christmas feast. Ideal for adding a nutritious and gourmet twist to your holiday menu, this salad is as delicious as it is festive!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Brussels sprouts
- 100 grams Dried cranberries
- 75 grams Pecans
- 100 grams Crumbled goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 60 ml Fresh orange juice
- 45 ml Olive oil
- 15 ml Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and remove any yellow or damaged leaves. Use a food processor with a slicing blade or a sharp knife to shred them finely.
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they’re fragrant and lightly browned. Allow them to cool and roughly chop.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, orange zest, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Place the shredded Brussels sprouts in a large mixing bowl. Add the dried cranberries and toasted pecans.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well to combine.
Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over the top and gently fold it into the salad.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, or let the salad sit for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.0 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 9 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 447 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 423 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
