Many people think I’m crazy when I say that raw vegan kale salad is delicious- add Brussels sprouts to the mix and they might think of unbookmarking this blog. But, my husband who doesn’t really love kale or Brussels sprouts actually doesn’t mind them raw. This salad is yummy, fresh, and super easy. I had it with parpadelle with mushrooms and it made the most delightful winter veggie lunch.
On top of being delicious, this salad will provide tons of vitamin K, A, & C from the kale and Brussels sprouts as well as lots of fiber. Apples are thought to help regulate your blood sugar and keep you full longer. So if you’re one of the millions who wants to be a little healthier this year, this combination of foods is a win win. Oh, and did I mention that it’s totally delicious?
- INGREDIENTS
- 1 bunch of kale
- 4 Brussels sprouts
- 2 sliced green onions (white and light green parts only)
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1 crisp organic apple peeled
- 1 meyer lemon- juiced (a regular lemon sweetened with a pinch of agave will do)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- sea salt & fresh black pepper
- INSTRUCTIONS
- Remove spines from kale then slice into half inch pieces
- Quarter Brussels sprouts and remove the core. Slice into the thinnest shreds possible.
- Massage greens with ½ of olive oil and a heavy pinch of sea salt for about 2 minutes adding more olive oil only if you have to.
- Peel apple and slice very thinly then chop into ¼ inch pieces and add to the mix along with the green onion and garlic.
- Dress with lemon juice, sea salt, and pepper, Then toss. Salad is best if you chill it first for at least one hour.
so simple! and i LOVE kale and brussel sprouts ….
Do you eat them raw as well? Raw brussels sprouts are my new obsession.
You know what? I think I believe you. In fact, I think I believe you enough to give this a shot. The apple and lemon juice seem like the perfect compliment to the kale and brussels sprouts … yeah, this sounds really good!
Yay! I'm glad you're willing to give it a shot. I also did a non veg twist on this with just brussels sprouts, lemon juice, olive oil, and a little prosciutto. I also highly recommend that if you eat meat.
I just got lost on your blog. Lost in goodness, that is! So many good recipes! I've been obsessed with raw kale salads as of late, and I will definitely have to make this one.
I'm so happy you visited and that you like! I love your blog too and look forward to all of the delectable things to come.
Warmly
Sabrina
This salad is absolute perfection for the winter vegetable season. My husband and I are huge kale and Brussels sprouts fanatics, and we'll be making this one very very soon.
Excellent Molly, please let me know what you think once you've tried it.
Cheers
This salad looks good. Sounds like the dressing wilts it a bit and softens to rough edges of the vegetables. I suspect that sauteed in olive oil would be good, too. Then it could be a warm salad.
Actually, just massaging the leaves of the kale with olive oil and salt with soften the kale. It’s fabulous how well it works. Any dressing will work once you’ve done that. It’s like magic!