Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad
Makes 6 servings (2 cups per serving)
Ingredients
Salad:
- 1 large bunch fresh kale
- 5 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
- 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1½ cups thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
Lemon Mustard Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 tbsp liquid honey
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl combine Brussels sprouts, oil garlic powder, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat evenly.
- Place Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet lined with foil and roast until lightly browned, about 20 – 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, remove kale leaves from woody stems and rinse in cold water. Dry off the leaves and tear into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl and toss with red onion.
- To make dressing, combine oil, mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper and honey in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Pour over kale and onion mixture and toss to coat.
- Remove Brussels sprouts from oven and add directly to salad. Sprinkle with slivered almonds and toss to combine.
- Enjoy as a hearty salad topped with any protein (chicken, tofu, salmon, or steak) to complete your meal!
Nutritional analysis per serving: 217 calories, 12 g fat, 10 g protein, 23 g carbohydrate (16 g available carbohydrate), 7 g fibre, 191 mg sodium
My Viva Servings: 4 vegetables, 1 fat