Name: Holiday Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate
Ingredients: 12 ounces shaved Brussels sprouts; 1/3 cup toasted hazelnuts, skinned and chopped; 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds; 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola; 1 tablespoon minced shallot; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon orange zest; 1 teaspoon dijon mustartd; 3/4 cup olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste

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Looking for a festive salad to serve up this holiday season? You and your guests will love my easy and delicious shaved Brussels sprout salad with pomegranate seeds and a citrus vinaigrette. I love me a shaved Brussels salad. It’s nice to switch up the typical leafy greens every now and again with a different texture and taste. Especially in the winter months when Brussels are in season.And the holidays are a perfect time to serve up a seasonal wintry salad. To add a little more festive flair, I used pomegranate seeds which basically make your salad look like it’s bejeweled. Toasted hazelnuts add a warm, nutty flavor and satisfying crunch. And the crumbled gorgonzola adds creaminess and sharp, pungent taste. I like blue cheese in my salads, especially in cold-weather salads because I think it pairs nicely with fall and winter fruits like apples, pears and pomegranate. But if gorgonzola is too strong of a taste for you, I’d sub it with a salty cheese like feta.The dressing is also reminiscent of winter flavors like citrus. It’s super easy to whisk up with only a few ingredients like shallots, white wine vinegar, orange juice and zest, dijon mustard, and olive oil. This the perfect holiday starter because it’s so easy. The salad itself calls for only 4 ingredients and most grocery stores sell bags of shaved Brussels sprouts so you don’t have to worry about that extra step. If you don’t have access to bags of shaved Brussels you can slice them with a mandoline or (my preferred way) with a food processor, using the slicing attachment. Enjoy this salad during the holiday season or anytime this winter that you’re craving something light and refreshing. We had it for dinner this week with salmon and bread with butter. It was totally satisfying.

Holiday Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate

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Author: Kara @ The Foodie Dietitian
Yield: Serves 4-6 1x

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Ingredients

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For the salad:

12 ounces shaved Brussels sprouts
1/3 cup toasted hazelnuts, skinned and chopped
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola

For the dressing:

1 tablespoon minced shallot
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon dijon mustartd
3/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

For the salad:

In a large bowl, toss together Brussels sprouts, hazelnuts, pomegranate seeds and gorgonzola. Add dressing and toss to coat.

For the dressing:

In a small bowl, whisk together shallot, orange juice, white wine vinegar, orange zest and dijon mustard. While continuously whisking, slowly add in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.