Sustainable eating is all about shopping locally and enjoying the wide variety of seasonal produce. Many of the ingredients in this salad are fall produce items, including Brussels sprouts and pomegranates. The sweet and slightly tart flavor of the pomegranate arils beautifully contrast the bitterness of the shredded Brussels and other greens in this salad. It’s truly a protein-rich salad that also offers beneficial antioxidants, fiber, and healthy fat.
The key thing to remember about adding Brussels sprouts to salads is that you have to shave them or thinly slice them. Once you remove the ends and the wilted outer layers, you can thinly slice them with a knife or shave them on a mandoline. Another method for shredding Brussels sprouts is to add them to a food processor and pulse them a few times. Not only does shredding the Brussels make them more palatable, but it also adds nice texture to the salad.
Now, one addition to this salad that can be unusual if you don’t typically eat it is the shallot. This can be pungent, but that allium flavor you get from onions and shallots accentuates the other ingredients in the salad. To tame the intensity, you can soak the chopped shallot in cold water for about five to 10 minutes. Strain the water before adding the shallot to the salad bowl. It’s truly a unique salad and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
- Prep Time:15m
- Total Time:15m
- Serves: 4 servings
- Category: Full Body Cleanse Approved, Salads & Dressings, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 3/4 lbs Brussels sprouts, shaved
- 1 1/2 c romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 1/2 c frisee
- 1/2 c pomegranate arils
- 2 tbsp. shallot, chopped
- 1 c diced avocado
- 1/4 c raw walnuts, roughly chopped
For the Dressing
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
- Rinse and wash the Brussels sprouts and then remove the ends. Halve them and add them to a food processor to pulse for a bit, or thinly slice them with your knife.
- Add the shaved Brussels sprouts to a large salad bowl and add in the remaining salad ingredients. Toss gently to combine and then set aside while you prepare the dressing.
- Add all of the ingredients to a small glass jar, screw on the lid, and shake well to combine. You can also whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all of the ingredients. Serve and enjoy.
