Kale Brussels Sprout Salad

This kale Brussels sprout salad is full of nutrients and delciousness. The sweet, tangy and zesty dressing is what makes it so special.

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 0

Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Servings servings

1 large bunch of kale stems removed and finely shredded
2 cups Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced thinly sliced
2 cups cups shredded red/purple cabbage
2 large navel oranges peeled and segmented
1/2 cup cup toasted mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, and pistachios or any nuts you have in your pantry, really)
1/4 cup cup dried cranberries (reduced sugar preferably, if you can find)
2 tbsp tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

3 tbsp tablespoons almond butter
2 tbsp tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tbsp tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 tbsp tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
1 tsp teaspoon of orange zest
1 tbsp tablespoon tamari or soy sauce coconut aminos will work well too
1 tbsp tablespoon maple syrup
1 tbsp tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 tsp teaspoon freshly grated ginger If you want more kick to your salad you can double it
Water to thin (if needed)

If you have a shredder, use it to slice up your Brussels sprouts and cabbage thinly and chop the kale finely with a knife. Kale can be quite coarse, so it’s best to chop it as finely as possible. You can use a knife for all the veggies of course if you don’t own a shredder, just get a good sharp one.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded kale, Brussels sprouts, and red cabbage. Massage the kale gently with your hands for about a minute to soften it slightly.
Add the orange segments, toasted nuts, dried cranberries, and sesame seeds to the bowl with the veggies you just mixed up.
For the dressing, whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, add a little water to thin it out to your desired consistency.
Pour the dressing over the Kale Brussel sprout salad and toss well to coat all the ingredients.
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the kale and Brussels sprouts to soften and marinate a bit more.

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Keyword kale brussel sprout salad