Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad (with Warm Garlic, Pecan and Apple Dressing)

Makes approximately: 4 servings

Total time: 15mins

Rethink Brussel sprouts with this wholesome salad. Brussel sprouts have vitamins and minerals that can help with histamine symptoms, like Vitamin B6 (a cofactor for DAO), Vitamin C (anti inflammatory and activates DAO) and dietary fiber to help lower inflammation. It makes for a great side dish with your protein of choice on a weeknight or take along to a potluck dinner

Ingredients

  • 1/5 kg Brussels Sprouts, shaved using food processor or mandoline
  • ¼ cup pecans, chopped

Dressing

  • 2 Tablespoons pecans, ground (about 10 halves) but extra for garnishing 
  • 2 medium Green Granny Smith Apples 1 for the salad, 1 for the dressing
  • 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil 
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
  • ⅛ teaspoon cardamon 
  • ½ teaspoon salt

METHOD:

  • Wash the Brussels sprouts, cut off the woody stems, and remove any tough outer leaves.
  • Shave the Brussels sprouts using a food processor or mandoline or chop very finely 
  • Once your Brussels sprouts are shaved, set them aside in a large bowl. You can use your serving bowl here instead of dirtying another dish. Take it right to the table when done.
  • Chop ¼ cup of pecans into small pieces. Set aside.

Dressing

  • With your food processor or blender, grind the remaining pecans into a fine powder. (This should yield about 2 Tablespoons ground pecans.) Set aside in a small bowl.
  • Core both apples. Chop one apple into matchsticks and add it to the bowl with your shaved Brussels sprouts.
  • Add the other apple to your food processor or blender and run until pureed. (You may need to add a teaspoon or so of water to get everything to blend well.) Set aside.
  • Add olive oil, garlic, salt, and ground pecans to a skillet over medium high heat. Sauté 30 seconds to 45 seconds (until garlic just starts to brown). Add the pureed apple and mix until combined and warmed (about 30 seconds).
  • Add the skillet mixture to your bowl with Brussels sprouts and matchstick apples.
  • Add cardamom 
  • Mix to combine.
  • Top with chopped pecans.