Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Apricot Salad

Perfect for when you want a hearty yet healthy meal in a bowl during colder months, this main dish salad eats like comfort food. It's all thanks to Brussels sprouts, a cozy maple dressing, blue cheese, and toasted walnuts.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Apricot Salad
Start To Finish Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 9 ounce pkg. shaved Brussels sprouts (11 cups total)

  • cup chopped dried apricots

  • ½ cup chopped red onion

  • 1 recipe Maple Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese

  • ¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts

  • Desired Protein Choice

Maple Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup cider vinegar

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup

  • 2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. In a large bowl combine Brussels sprouts, apricots, and onion. Add 1/4 cup Maple Vinaigrette; toss to coat. Divide among plates. Top with blue cheese and walnuts. Add Desired Protein Choice and drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette.

Maple Vinaigrette

  1. In a screw-top jar combine all ingredients. Cover and shake well.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

343 Calories
15g Fat
48g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 343
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 486mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 209.2mg 1,046%
Calcium 183mg 14%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 1432mg 30%
Folate, total 1621.5mcg
Vitamin B-12 0.1mcg
Vitamin B-6 0.7mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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