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Are you nuts about brussel sprouts? I certainly am, and in this recipe I topped my brussel sprouts with my favorite nuts, pecans.
Lets be honest. If you’ve changed your eating habits and you want to lead a healthier lifestyle, you don’t want your social life to be sacrificed. You want to still be able to go out to dinner, go to a dinner party, or host one yourself.Your friends may look at you strangely for passing the bread bowl, but if you host a dinner with delicious, Paleo food they could be blown away. That’s where this brussel sprout salad recipe comes in.
If you are hosting a dinner, I recommend serving this salad with the Herb Topped steak. I’m in college and don’t host many dinner parties, but it’s nice to occasionally make a fancy dish for my family or roommates, especially when it’s simple. My family (aka my recipe testers) raved over this salad. The pecans give a nice crunch, and the raisins give a hint of sweet. It’s topped with a Dijon mustard dressing, which makes this dressing even more delectable.
If you don’t like brussel sprouts, give this recipe a try. It is one of my very favorite recipes.
Brussel Sprout Salad with Dijon Mustard Dressing
2013-08-14 20:37:29
Serves 3
Delectable side dish
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 lb of brussel sprouts
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup pecans
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, lightly grill brussel sprouts in olive oil on medium heat. (3-4 minutes each side)
- In the meantime, make dressing by mixing all ingredients well in a bowl.
- While brussel sprouts are grilling, lightly toast pecans in butter in a small skillet. (optional)
- When brussel sprouts are grilled, place on cutting board and chop into three pieces, rather than in half.
- Mix chopped brussel sprouts, raisins, pecans, and top with dressing.
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Penny Bravo says
I can’t wait to try this!
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Monica Bravo says
Let me know how it goes!! It’s delicious!
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Alicia says
Is this supposed to be served hot or room temp/cold?
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Monica Bravo says
I serve hot, but I’m sure either would be delicious!
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Kristi Rimkus says
Your salad looks amazing. I can’t wait to give it a try.
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Monica Bravo says
It is quite yummy! Let me know how you like it!
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Lisle Kin says
Is there a reason not to cut the sprouts into thirds BEFORE “grilling” them?
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Monica Bravo says
No reason! I actually usually do cut them before. Sorry for the confusion, I’ll fix that.
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Tara says
I didn’t have raisins or pecans, but I did have craisins and walnuts so I gave those a go and WOW! I Think I could eat this everyday. YUM!
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Monica Bravo says
So glad you liked the recipe!!
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Jessica says
Do you boil the brussel sprouts before grilling?
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Monica Bravo says
Nope! I just grill them in my cast iron skillet.
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Kelly says
This salad is fantastic! My husband loves brussel sprouts so I pinned…2 teenagers who had never tried them loved it. This recipe is a keeper…also the dijon viniagrette has become my obsession. Thank you for a new favorite !
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Monica Bravo says
Awesome Kelly! I’m so happy that you like it. It’s one of my favorite recipes too.
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Colleen says
I didn’t even know you could cook brussel sprouts in a skillet. This looks so good!
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Alison @SassyMomChicago says
This looks so good, can’t wait to try it especially after a week of holiday food. I featured your recipe in my weekly meal plan and #RealFoodRecipes Link up. http://sassymomsinthecity.com/real-food-recipe-round-up-weekly-meal-plan-december-28th/
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Monica Bravo says
Thank you!!
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Sylvia says
Making this salad to take to a Memorial Day picnic today. Looks so good.
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Monica Bravo says
How was it Sylvia!
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Pcucmargie says
I don’t care much for raisins So I used dried cranberries and it was delicious!
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Monica Bravo says
Yum! Thanks for sharing
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Mercedes says
i just made this and it was delicious. The only thing I did differently was I added candied pecans.
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Monica Bravo says
Happy to hear it! : )
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Karen says
Can I pre grill the sprouts the day before? Also I am guessing that it is best to toss all ingredients just before serving. Is it okay to serve as a cold salad.
I look forward to your reply.
Thanks
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Monica Bravo says
Sorry this took so long Karen! Yes you definitely can pre grill and it can be cold. I prefer it cold actually!
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Marilyn says
This recipe was awesome! Thanks for sharing.
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Monica Bravo says
Thanks Marilyn!
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