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Brussels Sprout Quinoa Salad

featured in Lettuce-Free Winter Salads

This hearty Brussel Sprout Quinoa Salad makes a great side dish at a dinner party or an easy-to-pack lunch. It's quick to whip up and is packed full of flavor.

Katie Aubin & Karlee Rotoly
Tasty Team
November 04, 2019
97% would make again
Total Time

40 minutes

40 min

Prep Time

30 minutes

30 min

Cook Time

10 minutes

10 min

Brussels Sprout Quinoa Salad
Total Time

40 minutes

40 min

Prep Time

30 minutes

30 min

Cook Time

10 minutes

10 min

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Dressing

  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup neutral oil (80 mL), such as canola or avocado oil

Salad

  • 5 cups brussels sprouts (500 g), thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, plus more to taste
  • 2 cups quinoa (360 g), cooked, warm
  • ½ cup craisins (50 g)
  • ½ cup toasted pecans (60 g), roughly chopped
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese (55 g), shaved, plus more for serving

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 643
  • Fat 28g
  • Carbs 81g
  • Fiber 13g
  • Sugar 15g
  • Protein 21g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mustard, maple syrup, tahini, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Starting with a few drops and steadily increasing the stream, slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking continuously, until the dressing is thickened and emulsified.
  2. Make the salad: Add the shaved Brussels sprouts to a large bowl and season with the salt and pepper. Add 3 tablespoons of the dressing to the Brussels and toss well to coat.
  3. Add the warm quinoa, craisins, toasted pecans, shaved Parmesan, and 2 additional tablespoons of dressing to the brussels and toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper
  4. Top the salad with more shaved Parmesan and serve with the remaining dressing alongside.
  5. Enjoy!
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