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Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry & Quinoa Salad

Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry & Quinoa Salad Recipe

Created by Halsey Academy, Elizabeth, NJ | Juliette Brown, 2015 | Edited by Delphine Remy

Yields: 4-6 servings | Total time: 30 minutes

A protein-packed Brussels sprouts salad you will want to eat again and again!

Ingredients:

Salad:

  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 2/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted

Orange vinaigrette:

  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (1 small orange)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • A pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions:

Salad:

  • Cook the quinoa according to the package’s directions (Remember: 1 cup dry = 2 cups cooked).
  • Rinse the Brussels sprouts then trim the ends, halve lengthwise, and thinly slice crosswise.
  • Combine all the ingredients in one bowl and mix together.

Orange vinaigrette:

  • Whisk together all the ingredients in a small bowl until combined.
  • Combine the orange vinaigrette and the sprouts salad, mix well to coat. The sweet taste is so divine! ENJOY!

Did you know quinoa is a “wonder food”, it is full of protein, low in calories and fats. It will keep you full longer and will considerably reduce the excess intake of food. That is so cool for managing weight! Brussels sprouts are part of the cruciferous family, just like cauliflower and cabbage. They are superfoods and help prevent cancer.

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