Apple, Fig & Brussels Sprouts Salad

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Salad dressing made from sweet and mellow white balsamic vinegar balances out the assertive greens and Brussels sprouts in this healthy winter salad. If you have one handy, a small mandoline makes it easy to slice the Brussels and apple. To make it a dinner salad, top with shrimp or chicken.

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Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • Ground pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 8 cups baby kale and/or frisée

  • 1 head Belgian endive, leaves separated

  • 1 cup very thinly sliced Brussels sprouts

  • 1 small red apple, thinly sliced

  • cup toasted walnuts

  • 4 fresh figs, halved or quartered if large

  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds

  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries

Directions

  1. Whisk vinegar, mustard, shallot, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in oil until well combined.

  2. Combine kale (and/or frisée), endive, Brussels sprouts, apple and walnuts in a large bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat. Add a generous grinding of pepper. Top with figs, pomegranate seeds and dried cranberries.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate dressing (Step 1) and salad (Step 2) separately for up to 4 hours; toss together just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

248 Calories
17g Fat
23g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Serving Size about 2 cups each
Calories 248
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 15g
Added Sugars 2g 4%
Protein 4g 7%
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Vitamin A 2788IU 56%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Folate 72mcg 18%
Sodium 174mg 8%
Calcium 77mg 6%
Iron 1mg 7%
Magnesium 42mg 10%
Potassium 434mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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