• On Oct, 10, 2024
•  ladyrecipes
•  Recipes

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 329 kcal
Ingredients
1 pound fresh Brussels Sprouts
6 ounces fresh spinach
1/2 cup toasted pecans
1/2 cup dried cranberries sweetened with apple juice
optional: 1/4 cup blue cheese
Bourbon Balsamic Dressing
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 garlic cloves minced
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon bourbon
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
optional: 1/4 teaspoon liquid stevia
Instructions
Wash and dry the Brussels sprouts.
Cut sprouts in half lengthwise through the stem. Use a sharp knife of mandolin and finely slice sprouts crosswise. Discard stems.
Coarsely chop spinach.
Add both spinach and Brussels sprouts to a large salad bowl.
Toast pecans in a dry saute pan over medium heat for a few minutes until you can smell them. Turn off heat and add to salad bowl along with the rest of ingredients.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together and toss with the salad right before serving.
Keep refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts
Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Spinach Pecan Salad with Bourbon Balsamic Dressing
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 329
Calories from Fat 274
% Daily Value*
Fat 30.4g
47%
Sodium 231mg
10%
Carbohydrates 14.4g
5%
Fiber 3.1g
13%
Sugar 8.6g
10%
Protein 2.4g
5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.