Brussels Sprouts Salad
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
My husband and I like Brussels sprouts, so I'm always looking for new ways to use them. I most often serve this colorful salad with roast pork or duck. —Nancy Korondan, Yorkville, Illinois
Ingredients
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1-1/2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
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2 green onions, chopped
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1/2 cup olive oil
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 bunch red leaf lettuce or radicchio, torn
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2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
Directions
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1.
Place Brussels sprouts in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and pat dry. Combine with green onions.
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2.
Meanwhile, whisk together next 6 ingredients. Toss 2 tablespoons of dressing with lettuce; transfer to a serving bowl. Pour remaining dressing over Brussels sprouts and onions; toss to coat. Mound on lettuce. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 171 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 vegetable.
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