BRUSSELS SPROUT AND BROCCOLI SALAD WITH AVOCADO, DIJON DRESSING
GET YOUR DAILY GREENS IN ONE DELIGHTFUL AND FILLING SALAD
6 servings, 15 minutes
Ingredients:
2 cups brussels sprouts, shaved
2 cups broccoli, sliced thinly
1/4 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup slivered almonds
Avocado Dijon Dressing:
1 avocado
1 lemon, juice only
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp dijon mustard
Salt
Pepper
The Blistered Peppers Take:
Here at Blistered Peppers, we not only want to help people learn how to cook and love the process. But, we also want to be inspired by you! A die-hard follower requested a brussels sprout salad, and so here we are!
Where do we begin with brussels sprouts though? It’s obviously such a hot side dish now. You can’t go to a restaurant and not find their take on brussels. But, we can all agree that these guys didn’t always have a great rap, right? People didn’t always know how to make them shine. In fact, I’ve heard many stories of people who “hate” brussels sprouts, only to find out that it’s because the only time they’ve had them is “boiled by their grandma.” Of course you’re going to hate that, you’re boiling the flavor right out of them!
Something interesting about brussels sprouts is that you can enjoy them hot, as a side dish, or you can let them shine fresh and raw in a salad, like we’re doing here. Brussels sprouts are mild in flavor which makes for a great salad because they take on the flavors you include in the dish and soak in all of the greatness of the dressing. Broccoli has many similarities, so when you combine the two into a meal like this you’ve really got yourself a winner.
I cannot explain to you how much I love this salad. First of all, it’s made of two of my favorite things: brussels sprouts and broccoli. Second of all, this avocado dijon dressing is not only super flavorful, but also really creamy and thick. I know that sounds weird for a dressing, but it actually helps the ingredients to really come (and stay) together.
If you’ve never had a brussels sprout (or broccoli) salad, give this recipe a try and let me know what you think!
Hot Tip: I suggest buying the produce whole and doing the shaving and chopping yourself. I find the veggies are much more fresh and not at all dried out if you do this preparation yourself.
Steps:
Prep the veggies: Start by cutting the bottom of the brussels sprouts off, then remove the outer, looser leaves. Using a mandolin, shave the brussels sprouts and place in a large bowl. Next, thinly slice the broccoli lengthwise. The florets will break apart, but add all the remains into the bowl; it creates a beautiful combination.
Add the dried cherries and almonds to the bowl.
Make the dressing: add all of the ingredients into a small food processor or blender and blend until smooth. The dressing is thick but this is how we want it to be!
Add the dressing into the large bowl with the salad ingredients, sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper and toss well!
