Brussels Sprout Salad with Fennel Garlic Vinaigrette

This Brussels Sprouts Salad with Fennel Garlic Vinaigrette has become a recent obsession of mine and mostly because I can’t get enough of fennel these days. Something about that little vegetable just has me completely hooked. I can’t wait until it is in season again. I foresee an epic ice cream recipe in my future….get excited.

Anyway, back to the salad. Everyone has a very strong opinion of Brussels sprouts. My husband refers to them as “alien heads.” FYI – that is not a term of affection. I tend to like them but every once in a while they can be a little bitter and not my favorite vegetables.

Over time I have learned that I really prefer them to be raw over cooked. I like to grate them or slice them really thin and combine with vinaigrette. I think the key is finding a good balance with the dressing and including a certain level of sweetness to combat the bitterness of the Brussels. I usually try to leave any type of sweetener out of my homemade dressing but this one has a little bit of maple to keep all the flavors balanced.

I also would like to point out that my husband loved this salad so all the Brussels Sprout haters out there at least need to give this salad a try.

Enjoy!

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Fennel Garlic Vinaigrette

• Author: Jessi Heggan
• Prep Time: 15
• Total Time: 25
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Diet: Gluten Free

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Ingredients

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Salad

• 1lb Brussels sprouts, shredded
• 1 apple, diced
• 1 cup pecans, chopped

Fennel Garlic Vinaigrette

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp maple syrup
• 3 Tbsp fresh fennel, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp sea salt

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Instructions

1. Shred the Brussels sprouts with a sharp knife or run through the grater of a food processor and add to a large bowl with the apples and pecans.
2. Add all of the dressing ingredients to a jar and place a lid on top and she vigorously until thoroughly combined.
3. Pour over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 6

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