Lynbrook | New Hyde Park | NY

Peach & Brussels Crunch Salad

Enjoy this summer salad for lunch, as a side dish on its own, or paired with your favorite protein! It’s sweet, savory and the perfect blend of flavors.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients:

For the dressing:

  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2-3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1-2 Tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons water, to thin the dressing

For the salad:

  • 1 pound brussels sprouts, outer yellow leaves and stems removed, and shredded
  • 2 cups sliced peaches (2-3 medium peaches)
  • 1/3 cup feta crumbles

For the nut crunch mixture:

  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • ½ tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • Sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl mix together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup/honey, dijon mustard, poppy seeds, onion powder, salt and water to thin the dressing. Taste and adjust depending if you like it sweeter.
  2. Next, shred the brussels sprouts by using a food processor and pulse until the brussels sprouts are thinly sliced. If you don’t have a food processor, feel free to use a sharp knife to thinly slice.
  3. Add brussels to a large bowl and pour the dressing all over. Use tongs to coat the brussels with the dressing. Let the dressing sit and marinate the brussels for 10-15 minutes. While the brussels marinate and soak up the dressing, you can chop and prep all your other ingredients.
  4. Finally make your nut crunch mixture: place sliced almonds and pumpkin seeds in a skillet over medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until they turn slightly golden brown and fragrant, then turn off heat and immediately add in maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt. Stir for 30 more seconds to coat, then transfer to a plate or piece of parchment paper to cool for a few minutes. Some of the nuts will slightly stick together but this is what we want for the ‘nut crunch’ in the salad. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the sliced peaches to the brussels salad along with the nut crunch mixture and feta crumbles and toss to combine. Enjoy!

 

Nutrition:
(Per Serving)
Calories: 326
Fat: 19.8g
Carbohydrates: 30.3g
Fiber: 8.9g
Sugar: 14.9g
Protein: 13.5g
Original recipe from Ambitious Kitchen can be found here!