Sparkling Citrus Brussels Sprouts (Printable Version)

Bright Brussels sprouts and citrus blend with fresh herbs and almonds for a crisp, flavorful side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
02 - 1 small carrot, peeled and julienned
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Citrus

04 - 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
05 - 1 medium grapefruit, peeled and segmented
06 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Herbs & Nuts

07 - 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
08 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

→ Dressing

10 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
11 - 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
12 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
13 - 1 tbsp sparkling water
14 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
15 - 1 tsp honey
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, mix the thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, julienned carrot, and red onion.
02 - Incorporate the orange and grapefruit segments, then sprinkle the lemon zest over the mixture.
03 - Whisk together lemon juice, orange juice, olive oil, sparkling water, Dijon mustard, and honey in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
04 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable and citrus mixture, tossing thoroughly to coat evenly.
05 - Gently fold in the chopped mint, parsley, and toasted almonds for added texture and flavor.
06 - Allow the slaw to rest for 10 minutes to blend the flavors before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Bright, fresh flavors from citrus and herbs
  • Quick to prepare and vegetarian-friendly
02 -
  • Contains tree nuts (almonds) and mustard
  • Double-check all packaged ingredients for hidden allergens
03 -
  • Add thinly sliced radishes or sunflower seeds for extra crunch
  • Make it vegan by using maple syrup instead of honey
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