Brussel Sprout Slaw Salad
This is a very pretty side dish to serve for the holidays but taste great enough to make it much more often! I made a small batch to sample and ended up eating the entire amount that day.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces shredded Brussel sprouts (buy pre-shredded or shred in food processor) I used a food processor as I like it more finely shredded than what you find pre-shredded in the bag.
- ¼ c. pomegranate seeds (buy frozen)
- 1 organic apple with skin on, cut into match sticks
- 2 shallots chopped
- ¼ c. chopped roasted pecans or walnuts (I used walnuts) (omit if needed or try roasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds)
Dressing
- 4 T. EVOO
- 2 T. Apple Cider Vinegar, raw unfiltered
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. maple syrup
- dash salt
Directions
- Mix all the slaw ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Mix the dressing ingredients together in a jar with a lid and shake to blend.
- Pour dressing over the slaw and mix to blend. Serve right away or store in fridge for later.
Health Benefits of this recipe
Brussel Sprouts: Rich in vitamin K which is needed for strong bones, rich in C, mag, potassium, fiber, fiber, folate and other vitamins and minerals. Anti-cancer properties. Better cooked lightly or raw. Has detox properties. Help to reduce cholesterol
Pomegranate Seeds: May help arthritis and joint pain, anti cancer, lowers BP, good for heart health, and memory health benefits
Apple: Fiber rich, antioxidant rich, eat the skin for greater benefits, eat organic only due to high pesticide contamination, contains a phytonutrient called quercetin for seasonal allergies, has anti-inflammatory benefits.
Shallot: in onion family and closely related to garlic, more antioxidants than onions, a bit sweeter, good for allergies b/c of anti histamine effects
EVOO: For Extra Virgin Olive Oil benefits and to avoid fakes read this article on olive oil
ACV: Apple cider vinegar is considered a probiotic, it is good for low stomach acid, can help lower blood sugar, has anti bacterial properties. Choose ACV with the “mother”. The bottle should say raw and unfiltered. Braggs is a good brand of choice.
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