Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad with Walnuts: A Must-Try Recipe!
A delicious and nutritious salad featuring kale, Brussels sprouts, walnuts, and a zesty lemon-mustard dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups kale, chopped
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped kale and sliced Brussels sprouts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the kale and Brussels sprouts, and toss to coat evenly.
- Add the chopped walnuts and grated Parmesan cheese, and toss again.
- Serve immediately or let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a vegan alternative.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the dressing right before serving to keep the greens fresh.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like cranberries or apples for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg