Brussels Sprouts Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Brussels Sprouts Salad
15 min.
14
155kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and delicious side dish that will impress your guests and elevate any meal? Look no further than this delightful Brussels Sprouts Salad! Packed with flavor and texture, this gluten-free salad is a perfect addition to your dining table, whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply enjoying a cozy dinner at home.

The star of this salad is the fresh Brussels sprouts, which are finely shredded to create a tender yet crunchy base. Combined with the colorful, thinly shredded red cabbage, this dish is not only visually appealing but also bursting with nutrients. The addition of crispy center-cut bacon adds a savory touch, while sweetened dried cranberries provide a delightful contrast with their chewy sweetness. Toasted pecans bring a satisfying crunch, making every bite a delightful experience.

To tie all these wonderful ingredients together, a light and zesty dressing made from olive oil, orange juice, and fresh lemon juice is drizzled over the salad, enhancing the flavors and adding a refreshing brightness. Topped with shaved Parmesan cheese, this salad is a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes that will leave everyone wanting more.

Ready in just 15 minutes and serving up to 14 people, this Brussels Sprouts Salad is not only quick to prepare but also a fantastic way to impress your family and friends with your culinary skills. Enjoy it as a side dish, antipasti, or even as a healthy snack!

Ingredients

  • lb brussels sprouts fresh trimmed
  • 1.5 cups cabbage shredded red
  • slices bacon crumbled cooked
  • 0.5 cup cranberries dried sweetened
  • 0.3 cup pecans toasted chopped
  • 0.3 cup olive oil light
  • 0.3 cup orange juice 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup parmesan shaved

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts, cabbage, bacon, cranberries and pecans.
  2. In small bowl, stir dressing, orange juice and lemon juice with wire whisk until well blended.
  3. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Top with cheese.
  4. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories155kcal
Protein9.19%
Fat70.51%
Carbs20.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.79
Glycemic Load
0.9
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.9065217557161%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.3mg
Delphinidin
0.19mg
Catechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg
Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.99mg
Naringenin
1.21mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Kaempferol
0.29mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:154.66kcal
7.73%
Fat:12.63g
19.43%
Saturated Fat:2.86g
17.9%
Carbohydrates:8.18g
2.73%
Net Carbohydrates:6.26g
2.28%
Sugar:4.67g
5.18%
Cholesterol:9.51mg
3.17%
Sodium:121.68mg
5.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.7g
7.41%
Vitamin K:66.6µg
63.43%
Vitamin C:33.78mg
40.95%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.61%
Vitamin E:1.23mg
8.19%
Fiber:1.92g
7.66%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.16%
Folate:25.66µg
6.41%
Phosphorus:63.35mg
6.33%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.28%
Vitamin A:280.74IU
5.61%
Potassium:190.3mg
5.44%
Selenium:3.6µg
5.15%
Vitamin B3:0.84mg
4.22%
Calcium:41.32mg
4.13%
Iron:0.68mg
3.77%
Magnesium:14.64mg
3.66%
Copper:0.07mg
3.31%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.22%
Zinc:0.47mg
3.15%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.38%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.4%