Easy, Healthy and Not Boring: The Perfect Brussels Sprout Salad for Summer

Salads no longer have to be boring with this Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad. The apples and grapes add a crisp sweet bite while the dressing adds a touch of bitterness.

Rich in vitamins K, C, A, and omega-3 fatty acids, Brussels sprouts are an excellent source of dietary fiber. Fiber is the key to slowing the absorption of food; the higher the fiber content of the meal, the longer your body must work to break it down. Fiber leaves you satiated longer, and also reduces your appetite. Get creative and make a salad out of raw Brussels sprouts rather than roasting them.

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Ingredients for salad:

2 cups Brussels sprouts
½ green apple
1 cup red grapes
½ cup shredded raw pecorino or parmesan

Ingredients for dressing:

¼-½ cups red wine vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
(great with champagne vinegar as well)

Directions:

Pour olive oil, red wine vinegar, and salt and pepper into food processor. Blend until smooth. Swap food processor blades from slice to shred. Add Brussels sprouts to food processor. Blend until leaves are completely shredded. Add green apple to food processor, then grapes, then cheese. Shred each ingredient separately before adding the next ingredient.

Place mixture into a serving bowl and enjoy.

Images via Chelsea Cooper