This salad is overflowing with flavorful, healthy goodness! The sweet and salty combo paired with the crunch from the apples, pine nuts, and onion is sure to be a crowd pleaser. It’s the perfect side dish next to your typical, heavy holiday dishes since it delivers a light and fresh taste. The dressing adds just enough sweet and salty flavors that makes everyone ask for more.

Crunchy Holiday Salad

 

Makes 12 servings

1 serving is about 1/2 cup salad

 

Ingredients

Salad

• 1 lb. brussel sprouts
• ¾ cup pine nuts
• 1 apple, cored and diced
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• ½ small red onion
• Optional: ½ (12 oz.) package uncured bacon, cooked and crumbled

Honey Dijon Dressing

• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper

 

Method

1. Cut off the ends of the brussel sprouts. Using a knife or slicer, thinly slice each brussel sprout.

2. Thinly slice the onion in a similar manner as the sprouts.

3. Place the pine nuts on a small skillet over low to medium heat. Toast, stirring often, until pine nuts are fragrant and light brown, about 2-3 minutes. Once toasted, pour into a large mixing bowl.

4. To the bowl, add the shaved sprouts, diced apple, cranberries, crumbled bacon (if used), and sliced onion. Stir to combined.

5. Add all dressing ingredients to a separate mixing bowl and whisk well. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

6. Place salad in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Serve and enjoy!