Brussels Slaw
A colorful nutritious salad that comes together in just a few minutes. It pairs perfectly with your favorite grilled meats. It would be the perfect side to bring along to a potluck or barbecue.
Equipment
- Mason jar with tight fitting lid.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 bag shaved brussels sprouts
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 oz Manchega cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup roasted Cashews or Almonds
- ½ Granny Smith apple, diced
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Rice wine vinegar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
Make the dressing:
- In a mason jar combine oil, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, salt & pepper.
- Screw lid onto jar and shake vigorously until dressing is combined.
- Taste dressing and adjust to your liking.
Assemble salad:
- In a large bowl combine brussels sprouts, Manchega cheese, Cashews, crumbled bacon, dried cranberries, and diced apple.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss well to coat all the salad ingredients.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
- The longer it sits, the better it tastes.