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Apple and Pomegranate Brussels Sprout Salad

November 2, 2011 by Joy the Baker 111 Comments

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Note:  It’s past midnight… and I’ve lost my mind raiding my chocolate drawer.

Second Note:  I have a chocolate drawer… it’s an occupational perk and hazard.

Third Note:  I used to have a chocolate drawer.  Just wrappers now.

Fourth Note:  Why does Kim Kardashian insist on making such a joke of her life?  It must be the money.  Right?  It’s gotta be the money.

… and now!  SALAD.

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I know what you want.

It’s not Brussels Sprouts.

I know what you want… because what you want is what I want.

You want chocolate.  I know this because I’m eating chocolate, kinda right now.

Seriously though…  we have to play it cool.  We have to sit at the table until we finish our vegetables.

There’s salted caramel in our future.  There’s fried things.  There’s cocktails.  There’s all the buttery things you would expect from me.

Eyes on the prize.  Let’s just hush up and eat our pretty salad.

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If we’re going to eat a salad, I insist that it be pretty and jeweled.

This is fennel.  It’s licorice crunch.

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Sexy, jeweled, murder fruit.

Pomegranates are gorgeous… and they stain EVERYTHING.

Thinly sliced apples and slivered almonds.

YEA!  In a salad!

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All of this goodness gets tossed with shaved, raw Brussels sprouts.  This salad was inspired by Cube restaurant in Los Angeles.  I think this preparation of Fall Brussels sprouts is divine, fresh, and super healthy.

I tossed this salad with fresh lemon juice, good olive oil, salt, and pepper.  Very simple.

Perhaps you want to try a Poppy Seed Vinaigrette, or a Green Goddess Dressing.

Eat up.  Prepare yourself for the caramel and cheesecake that’s about to happen here.

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Apple Pomegranate Brussels Sprout Salad

makes 4 small or 2 large portions

inspired by Cube restaurant in Los Angeles

Print this Recipe!

about 1 pound of Brussels sprouts (I used about 20 sprouts)

1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds

1 small fennel bulb, sliced very thin

1 Fuji apple, sliced thin

handful of toasted slivered almonds

salt and pepper

lemon and olive oil

Rinse brussels sprouts of any dirt or grime.  Place on a cutting board horizontally, and slice thinny, creating little brussels sprout rounds and ribbons.  Place in a large bowl and set aside.

Wearing an apron, deseed pomegranate and gather about 1/2 cup of seeds.  Add to the brussels sprout bowl.

Add thinly sliced fennel and apple, as well as the slivered almonds.  Toss together using hands.  Add the juice of 1 lemon, a good drizzle of olive oil, and a healthy pinch of salt and coarsely ground pepper.  Toss together, let rest for about 20 minutes in the fridge so the lemon can slightly soften the sprouts.

Serve in generous portions.  Top with more pomegranates if you’re feeling fancy.  I’m always feeling fancy.[/printab

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  1. Kristin

    December 5, 2020 at 1:19 pm

    This is a classic – still holds up :) feels nice & healthy & festive!

    Reply
  2. jujubee777

    October 7, 2016 at 9:02 am

    This salad is delicious and so easy to make! I made it for the first time for a crowd of 50 people (10 pounds of brussels sprouts) for our Rosh Hashanah dinner! It turned out amazing and I’ve been eating the leftovers all week (it gets better as it sits). Pomegranate tip – submerge them in a bowl of water to remove the seeds. Then you won’t end up with your kitchen looking like a murder scene!

    I also made your apple cookies for the holiday. I wrote about it all here: https://aluminumfoiledkitchen.wordpress.com/2016/10/07/buckets-of-apples-and-gallons-of-honey-for-rosh-hashanah/.

    Thanks again for all the inspiring (and simple) recipes!

    Reply
  3. jujubee777

    September 28, 2016 at 7:43 am

    I’m so excited to try this out for this year’s Rosh Hashanah dinner! Any tips on how to prepare it for a crowd? Can I make it a day in advance and let the flavors marinade together overnight? Also, what do you think about blueberries or pears instead of pomegranate and apples?

    I’ve included this in my holiday recipe guide: https://aluminumfoiledkitchen.wordpress.com/2016/09/26/shofar-sound-off-rosh-hashanah-recipes/. I’m making a bunch of delicious things!

    Reply
  4. Nour Domloje

    November 15, 2013 at 7:21 am

    the Poppy Seed Vinaigrette Dressing is to die for!!!!

    Reply
  5. ~amy~

    December 11, 2012 at 4:50 am

    I love brussels….thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. jenny

    November 26, 2012 at 6:58 am

    I added a vinaigrette made with apple cider vinegar, shredded apple, mustard and a touch of maple syrup. It was good but the next day it was truly amazing.

    Reply
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