Zesty Christmas Sprout Salad Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Zesty Christmas Sprout Salad featuring finely sliced Brussels sprouts, tossed with a tangy lemon, tahini, and yogurt dressing, complemented by sweet apple, crunchy walnuts, and jewel-like pomegranate seeds. This salad is perfect for festive gatherings, combining crisp textures and bright flavors with a hint of mint.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Western, Christmas
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp honey
- 150g natural yogurt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad
- 350g Brussels sprouts, halved and finely sliced
- ½ red onion, finely sliced
- 1 apple, cut into thin matchsticks
- 75g pomegranate seeds
- 75g walnuts
- Handful of mint leaves, chopped, plus extra to garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, combine the lemon zest and juice, red wine vinegar, tahini, honey, natural yogurt, and extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, then mix well until smooth. If the dressing is too thick due to the tahini, add a splash of water to achieve a pourable consistency.
- Slice the Brussels sprouts: Halve and finely slice the Brussels sprouts using a food processor slicing attachment for ease, or carefully with a sharp knife if preferred.
- Combine salad ingredients: Add the sliced Brussels sprouts into the bowl with the dressing. Then add the finely sliced red onion, matchstick-cut apple, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, and chopped mint leaves.
- Toss the salad: Gently toss all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Let it rest: Allow the salad to stand for at least 20 minutes before serving to soften the sprouts and onion slightly and to meld the flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Scatter additional mint leaves over the salad for a fresh garnish and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Using a food processor makes slicing Brussels sprouts much quicker and easier, but a sharp knife works as well.
- Letting the salad sit for 20 minutes enhances the flavor and softens the vegetables.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more lemon or honey if a brighter or sweeter profile is desired.
- Walnuts can be toasted lightly for an extra depth of flavor and crunch.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated; add mint garnish just before serving.
Keywords: Brussels sprouts salad, Christmas salad, tahini dressing, pomegranate, walnut salad, festive salad, healthy side dish, vegetarian Christmas recipe
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