Blueberry Brussels Sprouts Salad

Blueberry Brussels Sprouts Salad

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with spinach, blueberries, almonds, avocado, red onion, feta cheese, and a fresh lemon poppy seed dressing.

Ingredients

1. For the lemon poppy seed dressing:
2. 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3. 1/3 cup lemon juice
4. 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
5. 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
6. 2 cloves garlic minced
7. 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
8. 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
9. Freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the salad:

1. 1 lb. brussels sprouts ends trimmed
2. 3 cups spinach leaves
3. 2 cups fresh blueberries
4. 1 cup sliced almonds
5. 2 ripe avocados peeled, pitted, and chopped
6. 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
7. 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
8. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. To make the dressing: In a a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, garlic, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until well combined.
2. To make the salad: First, shave the brussels sprouts. Use a food processor with the slicing attachment and pulse until the brussels sprouts are thinly sliced. You can also use a mandoline or sharp knife if you don’t have a food processor.
3. Place the brussels sprouts and spinach in a large bowl and toss. Add the blueberries, almonds, red onion, avocado, and feta cheese. Drizzle with the lemon poppy seed dressing and toss until the salad is well coated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve.

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