Apple & Brussels Sprouts Salad

By: Barb Biagioli

A great side salad or the main dish, this apple Brussels salad comes together with ease. Shaved apples and shaved brussels sprouts make for a crunchy salad meets slaw. Add in toasted walnuts and pungent red onion, hemp seeds for a plant-based protein boost. The dressing is creamy and inspired by the flavors of fall. Wow your holiday guests or make in bulk for pack n’ go lunch salads.

Apple & Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes | Servings: 4-6

INGREDIENTS

Salad:

• 1 lb Brussels sprouts

• 1 Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced

• 1 red onion, thinly sliced

• 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

• 2 tbsp hemp seeds

Dressing:

• 1 cup tahini

• 1 cup filtered

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 garlic clove

• ½ tsp sea salt

 
INSTRUCTIONS 

1.     In a medium-sized bowl, combine the shaved apples, shaved brussels sprouts, red onion, toasted walnuts and sprinkle with hemp seeds.

 2.     In a high-speed blender, combine the dressing ingredients. Blend to emulsify and add water to thin until you’ve reached the desired consistency – it should be creamy but thin.

 3.     Pour the dressing over the salad and mix with tongs to combine. Enjoy!

Note: Save any leftover dressing in the fridge for 3-4 days. If you make the salad in bulk, do not dress it until ready to serve.

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