Roasted Brussels Sprout and Apple Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Roasted Brussels Sprout and Apple Salad
45 min.
4
385kcal

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If you're on the lookout for a vibrant and nutritious dish that delivers both flavor and health benefits, look no further than this Roasted Brussels Sprout and Apple Salad. Combining the earthy richness of Brussels sprouts with the sweet crunch of fresh apple slices, this salad strikes an exquisite balance that will delight your palate. The addition of crumbled blue cheese adds a creamy texture, while the toasted hazelnuts introduce a satisfying crunch. Perfectly suited as a side dish or a stand-alone main course, this versatile dish is an excellent choice for any meal.

Not only is this salad vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also boasts an impressive health score of 100, making it a guilt-free indulgence. The maple syrup and tahini dressing, infused with a hint of spicy red pepper flakes, elevates the flavor profile to new heights, ensuring that each bite is bursting with deliciousness. Whether served for a casual lunch or at a festive dinner gathering, the vibrant colors and textures of this salad are sure to impress your guests. Give this simple yet elegant recipe a try, and enjoy a delightful medley of flavors that celebrates wholesome eating!

Ingredients

  •  apples cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • cups baby spinach 
  • 0.5 cup cheese blue crumbled
  • pound brussels sprouts halved lengthwise
  • 0.5 cup hazelnuts finely chopped
  • tablespoon maple syrup pure
  • tablespoon olive oil divided
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • tablespoons rice vinegar 
  • 0.3 cup tahini 
  • teaspoons miso white
  •  onion yellow cut into 1-inch chunks

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Grease abaking sheet with 1 teaspoon oil. In abowl, combine brussels sprouts,apple, onion and remaining1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Roast onbaking sheet, turning once, untilsprouts are brown and tender,25 to 30 minutes. In a bowl,whisk together tahini, vinegar,syrup, miso, red pepper and1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon water untilsmooth; set aside.
  2. Heat a largeskillet over medium heat.Toast hazelnuts 3 to 5 minutes,stirring occasionally. Dividespinach, sprout mixture, hazelnuts,blue cheese and tahini dressingamong 4 plates. Seasonwith salt and black pepper.
  3. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories385kcal
Protein13.54%
Fat57.03%
Carbs29.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
78.13
Glycemic Load
6.09
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
33.710434968057%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.72mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.77mg
Epigallocatechin
0.54mg
Epicatechin
3.46mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.25mg
Naringenin
3.73mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.66mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
3.13mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
10.78mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:384.89kcal
19.24%
Fat:26.17g
40.26%
Saturated Fat:5.57g
34.79%
Carbohydrates:30.38g
10.13%
Net Carbohydrates:21.5g
7.82%
Sugar:12.44g
13.83%
Cholesterol:12.66mg
4.22%
Sodium:366.52mg
15.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.98g
27.95%
Vitamin K:352.31µg
335.54%
Vitamin C:110.52mg
133.97%
Manganese:1.78mg
88.83%
Vitamin A:3856.19IU
77.12%
Folate:172.28µg
43.07%
Vitamin B1:0.55mg
36.51%
Fiber:8.87g
35.49%
Phosphorus:338.51mg
33.85%
Copper:0.66mg
33.07%
Vitamin E:4.51mg
30.1%
Potassium:930.37mg
26.58%
Vitamin B6:0.5mg
25.04%
Magnesium:100.05mg
25.01%
Iron:4.05mg
22.48%
Calcium:221.61mg
22.16%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.5%
Zinc:2.32mg
15.5%
Selenium:10.48µg
14.97%
Vitamin B3:2.46mg
12.31%
Vitamin B5:0.87mg
8.72%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.47%
Source:Epicurious