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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Kale Apple Salad with Oil-Free Cider Dressing

Crunchy Brussels Sprouts and crisp apples pair with hearty kale and sweet dried cherries for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing salad! Perfect for Fall!
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Christmas, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Holidays, Oil-Free, Plant-Based, Thanksgiving, Vegan, Winter
Keyword: apples, Brussels, Christmas, cider vinegar, crunchy, greens, hearty, Holidays, kale, lunch box, party food, sweet, Thanksgiving
Servings: 6
Calories: 100kcal

Ingredients

For the Dressing:

  • 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed meal
  • 3 tablespoons warm water
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Salad:

  • 8 ounces about 2 cups shredded brussels sprouts
  • 2 cups lacinato kale destemmed and thinly sliced
  • 2 medium sweet crisp apples (like Honeycrisp, Cosmic Crisp, Envy, or Golden Delicious) diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • For the Salad:
  • 8 ounces (about 2 cups) shredded brussels sprouts
  • 2 cups lacinato kale, destemmed and thinly sliced
  • 2 medium sweet, crisp apples (like Honeycrisp, Cosmic Crisp, Envy, or Golden Delicious) diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries

To Make the Oil-Free Cider Dressing:

  • In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed meal and warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes, until thick.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl. Whisk to combine.

To Assemble the Salad:

  • Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Add the Oil-Free Cider Dressing.
  • Toss well to combine. Taste to adjust seasoning.
  • Enjoy!