Welcome! I am so happy you chose to gather around my table. My name is Mia Swinehart and I am a registered dietitian with a passion for simple healthy recipes, women's hormonal health, and overall wellness!
I loveee a good brussels sprout and kale salad! This one is loaded with goodness, and tossed in the best creamy maple tahini dressing. So good!
I am apparently not your stereotypical dietitian…because this is the first salad recipe I have ever added to my blog LOL. I just love my warm and cozy foods (with healthy twists). But, this is the kind of salad I can thoroughly enjoy over and over. I love the crunch from the brussels sprouts and the almonds, plus the savory flavor of the parmesan in combination with the dressing. It doesn’t hurt that this salad is loaded with a variety of nutrients!
What’s in the dressing?
Tahini
Olive Oil
Maple Syrup
Apple Cider Vinegar
Garlic
That’s it. SO easy, and ingredients I typically always have on hand (cue my favorite tahini mac and cheese, linked here).
This is a really big salad, making it perfect for a crowd. You can definitely cut it in half for a dinner salad– if you have some leftovers it holds up well in the fridge for a day or 2!
Pro tips:
Make sure your kale and brussels sprouts are super dry before tossing the salad. I like to rinse mine to wash them an hour or 2 before making the salad to allow them to air dry, then I make sure to pat them dry with a paper towel.
Use a bag of pre-shredded brussels sprouts, but use a large knife to further shred the brussels sprouts a little more. If you end up buying whole brussels sprouts, a food processor with the shred attachment works great for this!
Allow the dressing to sit for a little bit before tossing to help the flavors meld.
It really helps to have a super big bowl to toss a salad this size! I love the one I have, linked below. It’s really big but perfect for this type of thing!
Serve this on it’s own as a side dish, or with some grilled chicken for a perfect meal. This is a total crowd-pleasing salad. You may even convert some anti-brussels sprout people! They add the perfect texture to the salad and increase the fiber/nutrients a ton, a great bonus.
This is a seriously delicious salad- you’re going to want to add this to your menus! Enjoy! xx
The best brussels sprout and kale salad with creamy maple tahini dressing! A big salad perfect for feeding a crowd!
Ingredients
Scale
For the salad:
1 + 1/2 bunches of curly kale, finely chopped
12 oz bag shredded brussels sprouts, shredded further with a knife
1 cup shredded parmesan (optional for vegan)
1/2 cup roughly chopped roasted almonds
1/2 cup dried cranberries
For the dressing:
1/3 cup + 3 tbsp tahini
1/3 cup water
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp + 1 tsp maple syrup
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 tsp sea salt, more to taste
Pinch of black pepper
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
Wash your kale and brussels sprouts ahead of time before chopping/shredding to make sure they are totally dry.
Make the dressing. Whisk all dressing ingredients together until smooth. Allow to sit for flavors to meld.
Use a large knife to shred the bigger pieces of brussels sprouts further. If you bought whole brussels sprouts, use the shred attachment of a food processor.
Toss the kale and brussels sprouts together. Pat dry with paper towels if still wet. Toss in cheese, cranberries, and almonds until well tossed.
Toss salad in dressing when ready to serve. Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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This recipe is amazing! I’m typically not much of a salad person, but this is seriously delicious and will definitely
be making this many times over!!!
Love this recipe! I’ve made it many times but have even made some small changes depending on my mood, like adding fresh blueberries instead of cranberries or adding shredded chicken to it ! The salad dressing is soooo delicious as well!! As someone who doesn’t eat gluten/dairy, it’s nice to have a salad dressing that doesn’t include those ingredients!
What I’d love to see is a post about the different dressings/sauces you have here on your blog! I often find myself thinking about wanting to make one but can’t always remember which blog post they’re in!
Thanks 🙂
This recipe is amazing! I’m typically not much of a salad person, but this is seriously delicious and will definitely
be making this many times over!!!
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Obsessed with this recipe – such a great mix of flavors that feels so healthy and fresh! Thank you, Mia!!!
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This might be the best kale salad ever!! Your recipes are truly excellent – thank you!
This dressing is amazing!!!
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This is one of my all time favs! So easy and delish!
The salad you love and deserve! Using this for my extra turkey from Thanskgiving!
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Love this recipe! I’ve made it many times but have even made some small changes depending on my mood, like adding fresh blueberries instead of cranberries or adding shredded chicken to it ! The salad dressing is soooo delicious as well!! As someone who doesn’t eat gluten/dairy, it’s nice to have a salad dressing that doesn’t include those ingredients!
What I’d love to see is a post about the different dressings/sauces you have here on your blog! I often find myself thinking about wanting to make one but can’t always remember which blog post they’re in!
Thanks 🙂
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This salad is absolutely delicious! The dressing is simple to make, yet so good. Will definitely be making this again.
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