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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Published: Nov 17, 2015 · Updated: Apr 19, 2022

    Brussel Sprouts and Pomegranate Salad

    Brussel Sprout and pomegranate salad

    Who knew I would be ever writing a post about brussel sprouts?! I mean my internal 10 year old self is gagging and has a look of shock and disgust on her face. I believe I have gone the first 20ish years of my life happily without brussel sprouts. But I hear that like every 7 years your taste buds change. Like the year I magically loved yellow mustard. I still love it.

    But last year I decided it was time to give these green boogers another try, and failed. I steamed them and they not only looked like boogers, they tasted icky. And I wrote them off again.

    A month ago I decided to give it another go. I really wanted to like them. I hear so many wonderful things about them everywhere and how great they are for you...and they are in season now...so why the hell not?

    This time I carefully shredded each bulb, opened a pomegranate I had sitting on the counter and drizzled with a raspberry vinaigrette. OH MER GER.... DELICIOUS! I couldn't believe that I not only liked the salad, but ate the whole bowl I made to go with the maple glazed pork tenderloins I made last week! Jake even ate all of his too!

    I also tried them roasted and they were a hit!

    But let's get back to this salad. It has all of the in season veggies and it's the essence of the Fall to Winter transmission salad thing going on. Not to mention a GREAT side to have on the table at Thanksgiving next week. Wink wink nudge nudge. Just sayin.

    Like I keep telling you, don't let temptation get the better of you. Come prepared and you will walk out of Thanksgiving proud of your self. Not slow and guilt but full of ALL THE HEALTHY THINGS!

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    I plan on making this salad as one of the side dishes to bring to my mom's next week. I am so excited!

    You Need:

    1 bag of brussel sprouts,shredded

    Seeds from one pomegranate

    4 oz of crumbled goat cheese

    3 tbs of pumpkin seeds

    2 tbs of slivered almonds

    Directions:

    Toss brussel sprouts, pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds, and almonds in a large bowl

    Add goat cheese and serve with favorite dressing. I loved this with raspberry vinaigrette.

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    Comments

    1. Nutmeg Nanny says

      November 25, 2015 at 12:09 am

      I used to HATE Brussels sprouts and now I cannot get enough of them. They are perfection - just like this salad!

      Reply
    2. Rose | The Clean Dish says

      November 22, 2015 at 8:56 pm

      Haha! My ten year old self would have reacted the same way. Luckily, we both grew out of it!! This salad looks super delicious and SO season appropriate!

      Reply
    3. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

      November 21, 2015 at 3:26 pm

      I so wish this taste-buds changing every 7 years thing would happen to me! I want to grow out of my 5 year old palate. 😉 I love that you added pomegranate here!

      Reply
    4. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says

      November 20, 2015 at 9:38 pm

      Isn't it funny how our tastes change? There are so many things I could never imagine liking when I was younger that I love now (like brussels sprouts)! This salad sounds wonderful, the love goat cheese and pops of tart pomegranate.

      Reply
    5. Brenda@SugarfreeMom says

      November 20, 2015 at 2:18 pm

      I love raw shaved brussels! And adding sweet poms is perfect!

      Reply
    6. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      November 20, 2015 at 10:51 am

      I love Brussels sprouts every which way and this salad looks wonderful!

      Reply
    7. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

      November 20, 2015 at 10:49 am

      My dad and I were just talking about brussel sprouts at the office the other day! We've been looking for new ways to fix them! Gotta give this a go!

      Reply
    8. LaurenKellyNutrition says

      November 20, 2015 at 9:27 am

      This is one beautiful salad! Just perfect for my holiday table!

      Reply
    9. Martha @ A Family Feast says

      November 20, 2015 at 9:08 am

      What a gorgeously delicious salad - the colors are so festive and I adore Brussels sprouts and pomegranate! Perfect for the holidays!

      Reply

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