Brussels Sprouts Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Brussels Sprouts Salad
15 min.
14
188kcal

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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 fresh flavors and a delightful crunch, this gluten-free salad is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes—but also a feast for the eyes and the palate.

The star of this dish is the fresh Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced to create a tender yet crisp texture that pairs beautifully with the colorful shredded red cabbage. The addition of crispy bacon adds a savory depth, while sweetened dried cranberries and toasted pecans provide a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. Drizzled with a zesty dressing made from fresh lemon juice and orange juice, this salad is a refreshing burst of flavor that will leave everyone wanting more.

Whether you're serving it as a side dish, an antipasti platter, or a light starter, this Brussels Sprouts Salad is versatile enough to complement any occasion. With only 188 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free! So gather your ingredients, grab a bowl, and let’s whip up this delicious salad that’s sure to become a favorite at your table!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Slice Brussels sprouts as thinly as possible. 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.

Nutrition Facts

Calories188kcal
Protein9.71%
Fat73.24%
Carbs17.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.79
Glycemic Load
0.9
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.4008695820104%

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:188.02kcal
9.4%
Fat:15.81g
24.32%
Saturated Fat:3.93g
24.54%
Carbohydrates:8.28g
2.76%
Net Carbohydrates:6.37g
2.32%
Sugar:4.67g
5.18%
Cholesterol:14.79mg
4.93%
Sodium:174.64mg
7.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.71g
9.43%
Vitamin K:66.6µg
63.43%
Vitamin C:33.78mg
40.95%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.65%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.64%
Vitamin E:1.26mg
8.42%
Fiber:1.92g
7.66%
Phosphorus:74.87mg
7.49%
Selenium:5.21µg
7.44%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.35%
Folate:25.66µg
6.41%
Potassium:206.14mg
5.89%
Vitamin B3:1.17mg
5.83%
Vitamin A:283.7IU
5.67%
Calcium:41.72mg
4.17%
Iron:0.71mg
3.95%
Magnesium:15.6mg
3.9%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.78%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.6%
Copper:0.07mg
3.48%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.83%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.07%