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Simple Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad

A fresh and nutritious salad featuring kale and Brussels sprouts, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups kale stems removed, chopped
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 1 lemon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated, optional
  • 1/4 cup walnuts chopped, optional

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped kale and sliced Brussels sprouts.
  2. Toss the greens together to mix evenly.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Top with grated parmesan cheese and chopped walnuts, if using.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 4gSugar: 1g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time. Just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to prevent wilting.

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