Salad is the very last thing we crave within the lifeless of winter…except it’s the equal of sunshine in a bowl, like this shaved Brussels sprouts, fennel and mandarin salad from Lisa Bryan’s Downshiftology: Healthy Meal Prep. It’s shiny, crisp and flavorful, with a lemon French dressing that’s impossibly simple to make. (Plus, you’ll be able to completely make it forward.)
“I really like this salad for 2 causes,” she writes. “First, shaved Brussels sprouts are a good way to bulk up a salad with wholesome greens that received’t wilt. And second, each Brussels sprouts and mandarin oranges are seasonal winter elements.”
“This salad is nice for a light-weight, restorative lunch,” she recommends, “however if you wish to flip it right into a full meal, simply add some shredded roasted chicken and even flaked cod.”
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1. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk collectively vigorously the oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, garlic, salt and pepper till blended and emulsified.
2. Make the Salad: In a big mixing bowl, mix the shaved Brussels sprouts, mandarin oranges, inexperienced onions, sliced almonds, fennel and pecorino Romano cheese. Drizzle the dressing on high and toss the salad to mix.
Storage: Retailer in an hermetic container within the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Useful Tip: You should use a knife or a mandoline to shave the Brussels sprouts. The mandoline is fast and straightforward, however please do use a cut-proof glove—these suckers are sharp!
