between passing the turkey + stuffing + gravy, you need a little bit of colour on that holiday plate too! this recipe features the best winter produce (think hearty brussels sprouts, pomegranates + oranges) in a hearty & colourful salad. it makes a great addition to any holiday menu, as it is not your average garden salad.
i like to incorporate crumbled gorgonzola on all my salads (ok, on everything), but if you aren't a fan of blue cheese just substitue with equal parts feta or goat cheese! for an added crunch i included angelic bakehouse's new fig & tarragon vinaigrette crisp. similiar to a crouton, the crisps feature seven sprouted whole grains & bring so much flavour. just try not to eat them all before they get added to the salad! lastly, because the dressing really is the frosting to a salad, i included a very simple maple cider vinaigrette. the perfect winter dressing for the ultimate winter salad.
ingredients
for the salad
- 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
- 1 pound radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 cup angelic's bakehouse fig & tarragon crisps, crushed
- maple cider dressing (see recipe below)
for the dressing
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 clove of garlic, grated
- salt & pepper, to taste
directions
for the salad
- in desired serving bowl add the brussels sprout, radish & red onion. toss to combined.
- top with pomegranate, walnuts, gorgonzola, orange & crisps.
- when ready to serve, drizzle with dressing!
for the dressing
- in a small mixing bowl whisk together oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, garlic, salt & pepper until well blended.
- transfer into a lidded glass jar & set aside until ready to use.
