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Apple Cranberry Cashew Shaved Brussels Sprouts Quinoa Salad

URL: https://thehealthyfoodie.com/apple-cranberry-cashew-shaved-brussels-sprouts-quinoa-salad/

Ingredients

The salad

  • 2 lb Brussels sprouts
  • 2 cups cooked tricolor quinoa, cooled
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • ¾ cup dry roasted cashews
  • 1 gala apple peeled, cored and diced
  • 2 green onions sliced

The vinaigrette

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp unpasteurized honey
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp grated orange zest
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Trim and shave the Brussels sprouts thinly.
  2. Bring 8 cups of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl of icy cold water.
  3. Blanch the Brussels sprouts in boiling water for 30 to 45 seconds, then transfer to the icy water to chill.
  4. Drain the Brussels sprouts and set aside.
  5. Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well blended.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Brussels sprouts, quinoa, cranberries, cashews, apple, and green onions.
  7. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and mix gently until combined.
  8. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a couple of hours to enhance flavors.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
373
Total fat
14g
Total carbohydrates
56g
Total protein
10g
Sodium
243mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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