Brussels and Kale Salad

If you’re anything like me, you prefer roasted over raw Brussels sprouts. Well, let me tell you… this recipe may change you. Plus, when you eat them raw, you’ll receive more nutrients than when they’re roasted/fried as many vitamins are sensitive to heat.

Makes: 4-5 servings

Salad

• 3 c chopped kale

• 15 Brussels sprouts

• drizzle avocado oil (for massaging greens)

• 1/2 c chopped dates (pits removed)

• handful of vegan cheese (I used crumbles of vegan cream cheese)

Dressing

• 1.5 T coconut aminos

• 1.5 T Dijon mustard

• 1/2 t basil

• 1 t avocado oil

• 2 squeezes lemon juice

Drizzle: Balsamic glaze or dressing

Directions:

1. Combine salad ingredients.

2. Mix together dressing and drizzle over salad.

3. Serve on its own or use a flatbread or chips as a salad vehicle.