Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
This shaved Brussels sprouts salad is a satisfying warm salad with creamy avocado, pistachios, and a sprinkle of sugar that caramelizes the veggies and makes the flavors shine!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts trimmed
- 1 large red onion thinly sliced
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ cup pistachios coarsely chopped
- 1 whole lime juiced
- 1 avocado peeled and diced
Instructions
- Prep. Heat the olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Shave the Brussels sprouts. Cut the Brussels sprouts in half and slice them thinly; they should look shredded.
- Sauté. Add the Brussels sprouts and onion to the heated oil. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender.
- Combine and serve. Stir in the sugar, pistachios, and lime juice. Continue to cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat, taste the salad, and adjust accordingly. Gently mix in the diced avocado and serve immediately.
Notes
- Brussels sprouts are tough, so shave them as thinly as possible.
- To avoid a soggy salad, serve it immediately. This keeps the Brussels sprouts and pistachios crunchy.
- To prevent the avocado from browning, toss it in a bit of lemon or lime juice to slow the oxidation process.
- To make the salad more filling, add some chicken, tofu, or chickpeas.
- Swap the pistachios with toasted walnuts, almonds, or pecans.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 883mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 993IU | Vitamin C: 104mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg
