Brussels Sprout, Kale + Apple Salad with Sharp Cheddar + Turkey
Experience the vibrant flavors of fall with this delightful Brussels sprout, kale, and apple salad featuring sharp cheddar cheese and crispy turkey. This salad is a perfect balance of healthy and indulgent, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. The combination of crisp Brussels sprouts, tender kale, and sweet apples is complemented by rich cheddar and savory turkey, creating an unforgettable taste sensation. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this salad will surely impress your family and friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts
- 1 large bunch kale
- 1 Granny Smith apple
- ⅓ cup pecans
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 5 strips turkey (cooked and crumbled)
- For the vinaigrette: shallots, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil
Instructions
- Clean and thinly slice the Brussels sprouts.
- Remove stems from kale, stack leaves, roll them up, and slice into ribbons.
- Massage greens with olive oil and salt until softened.
- Add pecans, cranberries, diced apple, cheddar cheese, and crumbled turkey to the greens.
- Whisk together shallots, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, pepper, olive oil until emulsified.
- Toss the salad with the vinaigrette just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg