Shaved Brussels Sprout, Kale & Quinoa Salad in a Lemony Dijon Dressing

A Next Level Green Salad -- fresh, hearty and addictively delicious! Equally perfect with a simple meal or for entertaining.

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Shaved Brussels Sprout, Kale & Quinoa Salad in a Lemony Dijon Dressing

Savory, Tangy, Crunchy and Satisfying!

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This salad is delicious alternative to romaine and other greens, whether you’re looking to switch it up or just want something a little heartier…. And we LOVE this salad in the colder months because it is so hearty and satisfying.

And it works equally well on its own, topped with a protein of choice or as a simple side with anything from pizza to a grilled protein.

Enjoy!

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This salad is next level green goodness!

We added QUINOA to our favorite Shaved Brussels Sprout and Kale Salad and it is crazy good!

It was already a REALLY GOOD Salad– savory, tangy, crunchy and addictively delicious.

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It is one of our go-to salads — perfect with just about any meal from pizza to holiday entertaining…

But with the addition of quinoa it is that much heartier and satisfying, especially on chillier days.

And it couldn’t be easier to make!

It’s just 6 main ingredients —

kale (I’ve made with both Lacinato, also known as Tuscan Kale, and with curly kale)

shaved Brussels sprouts (you can purchase them shaved or slice thinly yourself)

a touch of pecorino cheese (could opt for a dairy free version)

sliced almonds

tart dried cherries  or Cranberries (optional but recommended!)

and quinoa

all tossed in an amazing and tangy Lemony Dijon Dressing.

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Because the kale is sliced thin and mixed with the tangy dressing, it’s not bitter at all.

And because the kale is thin and the brussels shaved, people love even they’re not a kale or brussels sprouts person!

And we love this dressing!

It is bright and fresh and light!

It’s made with:

lots of fresh lemon juice

Dijon Mustard

minced shallots

fresh garlic

salt pepper

and EVOO (extra virgin olive oil).

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Together this is such a great salad!

It’s a delicious alternative to romaine and other greens, whether you’re looking to switch it up or just want something a little heartier…

So let’s make it!

First, if you don’t already have quinoa in your fridge (we almost always do because it is great to add to lunch salads or to make a quick quinoa stir fry!), make some!

The fail-proof method for us is the directions on the package… add 2 cups water + 1 cup quinoa to a sauce pan, bring to a boil, then simmer 15 minutes.

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Next, start with the dressing.

Mix all the ingredients except the olive oil– lemon juice, shallots, garlic, dijon, salt, pepper– together and let sit while you prep the kale and brussels sprouts.

This allows the flavors to really combine so that the dressing is sooooo good!

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Next chop the kale and brussels sprouts.

For the kale, I like to fold over the leaves, slice off the stem and then roll the kale and slice it thinly. This will give confetti like strips.

For the brussels, you can purchase them already shaved or slice thinly which is fairly easy and takes about 5 minutes.

One thing I love about this salad is that it is great for meal prep so if you aren’t going to enjoy it all at once, leave some of the sliced kale and shaved brussels sprouts stored separated in sealed containers and assemble when ready to eat to keep it super fresh tasting!

Finally assemble it!

Add the kale and brussels to a bowl along with the pecorino if using.  You can use more or less of the pecorino according to tastes. More will give more of a Caesar salad feel.

Then add in some dressing and mix well

Stir in the quinoa and dried cherries/ cranberries and almonds if using.

Taste and add more dressing or any ingredient to taste.

Enjoy!

Hope you love it as much as we do!

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Shave Brussels Sprout, Kale & Quinoa Salad in a Lemony Dijon Dressing

A fresh and hearty green salad. Savory, Tangy, Crunchy and addictively delicious. Its loved by all, even those who don't consider themselves kale or Brussels Sprouts fans! Works equally well on its own or as a side salad.. Note: Cook time is for quinoa
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Salad, Veggies
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Author: Healthy Gluten-free Family

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 bunch of Tuscan Kale center stem discarded, sliced thin (about 4 cups) (I have made it with both Tuscan and Curly Kale but usually use Tuscan)
  • 4 cups shaved or thinly sliced brussels sprouts
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/3 cup tart dried cherries Optional but recommended
  • 1/4 cup finely grated pecorino Optional (could add up to 1 cup if you want it more cheesy and more like a caesar salad)
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa approximately ½ cup uncooked yields 2 cups cooked - see below for instructions if needed

Dressing (makes approximately 3/4 cup dressing, store extra in fridge)

  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1 small minced garlic clove
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • pinch of pepper
  • 3 tablespoons or up to ⅓ cup olive oil (I switch it up depending on my mood and what else we're serving, but like it best with 3 tablespoons olive oil because I like the tanginess of the dressing. Add more olive oil to make it less lemony or tangy)

Instructions

Cook quinoa if not already done so

  • In a medium saucepan, place ½ cup quinoa and water. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn heat to simmer, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Once water is absorbed, turn off heat and let cool briefly. Fluff with fork before using. Note: ½ cup uncooked quinoa will yield about 2 cups cooked quinoa.

Dressing

  • Combine lemon juice, dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl or liquid measuring cup. Whisk to combine and let sit for flavors to combine while you prep the kale and brussels sprouts.
  • Whisk olive oil into the lemon-mustard mixture.
  • Add additional salt and pepper to taste.

Almonds

  • Add to the salad as is, or toast them for extra flavor. To toast them, place a small skillet on the stove on medium high heat. Add almonds and stir frequently until just starting to turn golden brown in a few places, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle with salt. Set aside.

Salad

  • Combine Kale and Brussels Sprouts in a large bowl. Add cheese and toss to combine. Pour 1/2 the dressing and toss to combine. Add remaining dressing as desired. Add quinoa, cherries and almonds, reserving cherries and almonds for garnish, and toss to combine. Garnish with additional almonds and cherries.

TIP: if using for meal prep for the week, you can prepare ahead, keeping dressing separate and dress at the last minute. Although it tastes great day two as well as the dressing absorbs into the salad.

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    4 thoughts on “Shaved Brussels Sprout, Kale & Quinoa Salad in a Lemony Dijon Dressing

    1. 5 stars
      Loved this! I got too lazy and didn’t add the quinoa but will definitely do it next time. The dressing is very tangy but this is a great salad!

      1. So glad you love it too! I don’t always add the quinoa either — but when we have some already made and I’m looking for something heartier, it’s a great add.

    2. I didn’t have quinoa or dried cherries but I had farro and used that instead of quinoa and used two thinly sliced pink lady apples instead of dried cherries… it was delicious and everyone loved it! Even the meat -and -potatoes -type guys loved it! I served it with a side of grilled shrimp and it was a delicious satisfying dinner. Yum!

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