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healthy christmas recipes for salad- pomegranate and brussels sprouts

Pomegranate and Shredded Brussels Sprouts Holiday Salad

A light and delicious Christmas favorite your whole family will love!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 272 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Brussels sprouts
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans can sub toasted sliced almonds
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/8 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
  • 1/3 cup Pecorino cheese optional
  • 1/3 cup diced fresh chives
  • 1 pinch sea salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Thinly slice the Brussels sprouts using a mandoline or a sharp knife.
  • Place them into a medium bowl and toss with the olive oil, lemon juice, pecans, cranberries, pomegranate seeds, pecorino cheese (optional), chives, and pinches of salt and pepper.
  • Let the salad sit at room temperature for 15 minutes, then taste and adjust the seasonings. Drizzle more olive oil if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 133mgPotassium: 419mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 854IUVitamin C: 82mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Christmas, salad, Vegetarian
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