Warm Brussels Sprout Salad
This is a large batch of salad that is made up of roasted vegetables, quinoa and a savory-sweet maple balsamic vinaigrette. It is served warm and stores well in the fridge or freezer. As always, make adjustments for your individual tastes as needed!
Ingredients
- 2 Lbs Whole, fresh Brussels Sprouts
- 1 to 2 Medium Sweet potatoes
- 1 bag (12 oz) Chopped Kale
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Garlic Powder
- Italian Seasoning
- 1 cup Uncooked Quinua
- 2 to 4 medium Carrots (optional)
- 1 bag frozen, shelled Edemame (optional)
- Feta, Goat cheese or Parmesan cheese
- Maple syrup
- Balsamic vinegar
- Olive or Avocado Oil
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 F
- Cube sweet potatoes into approximately 1/2 inch cubes, peel prior if desired
- In a large bowl, toss in 1-2 teaspoons Olive or Avocado oil
- Toss in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper
- Spread in single layer on cookie sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes until fork tender
- While sweet potatoes cook, thinly slice Brussels sprouts into rounds
- In same large bowl, toss in oil and season with same seasonings
- Spread in single layer on cookie sheet and bake for 20-30 min, until tender and slightly browned stirring 1-2 times
- Remove any large stems from kale and chop into approximately 1-2 inch pieces
- In same large bowl, toss in oil and season with same seasonings
- Spread in single layer on cookie sheet a bake for 15-25 min until slightly crispy, stirring 1-2 times
- If using Carrots, chop into bite sized rounds or semicircles, thinner cooks faster, thicker cooks slower
- Toss and season same as other vegetables, bake in single layer for 15-30 min until fork tender
- Rinse Quinua if desired and place in medium sauce pan with 1 and 1/4 cups of water, salt generously
- Bring water to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 15-20 min until tender, remove from heat and rest covered for 5 min
- As vegetables and quinoa finish, add them back into large mixing bowl and fold together
- Microwave/steam edamame as directed on bag and add to bowl
- Stir dressing in
- Serve warm topped with cheese of choice (Goat, Feta or Parmesan recommended)
Directions – Dressing
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