Brussels salad with lemon dressing

Halved Brussels sprouts and tangy lemon juice come together to create your next favorite salad. Perfect as a side or a light lunch, this salad is an elegant addition to your plant-based lineup. Simply roast, chop, steam, and fry–then toss with almonds and impress your loved ones! 

 

Ingredients

Calories: 1060 Protein: 32 g

Salad

  • 1.0 cups almonds
  • 4.0 cups brussels sprouts
  • .75 cups vegetable stock
  • oil for frying

Dressing

  • 3.0 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 3.0 tbsp. olive oil
  • salt, pepper, and sugar to taste

Preparation

 

  1. Roast and chop: Roast almonds in a pan without oil. Once fragrant, take out of the pan and chop roughly.
  2. Cut and steam: Cut the sprouts and make crosswise incisions in the stems. Steam in vegetable stock for about 10 minutes. 
  3. Fry and cool: Once cooled slightly, halve the sprouts and fry in hot oil for a few minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
  4. Make the dressing: Mix all the ingredients for the dressing. 
  5. Toss and serve: In a large bowl, mix together the Brussels sprouts, almonds and dressing and enjoy warm or cooled.

Tips

 

Not a fan of Brussels sprouts? Try broccoli instead! You can also spice up the salad with fried, smoked tofu cubes.