Brussels Sprout, Kale + Apple Salad with Sharp Cheddar + Turkey
Elevate your meal with this vibrant and nutritious Brussels Sprout, Kale + Apple Salad featuring sharp cheddar and crispy turkey. A harmonious blend of crunchy Brussels sprouts and hearty kale pairs beautifully with the crisp sweetness of apples and the savory richness of cheddar cheese. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner, this salad is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts
- 1 large bunch kale (any variety)
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Granny Smith apple (diced or julienned; peeling optional)
- â…“ cup pecans (toasted and roughly chopped)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 6 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese (diced)
- 5 strips turkey (cooked and crumbled)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brussels sprouts by cleaning them, removing any damaged leaves, and slicing them thinly.
- Chop the kale by removing the tough stems, stacking the leaves, rolling them tightly, and slicing into ribbons.
- Massage the greens: Drizzle one tablespoon of olive oil over the kale and Brussels sprouts. Sprinkle with salt, then massage until tender.
- Add diced apple, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, sharp cheddar cheese, and crumbled turkey into the greens.
- For the vinaigrette: Whisk together minced shallot, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, pepper, remaining olive oil, and warmed turkey fat until emulsified.
- Pour vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg