Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad with Chestnuts and Pecans
Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad with cooked chestnuts, beetroots, pecans and mixed dried fruit in a simple balsamic vinegar dressing, a delicious side dish for your Thanksgiving or Christmas table. It's easy to prepare, looks colourful on the table and is a wonderful alternative to plain brussels sprouts.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 351kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (1.2 lb)
- 100 g cooked and peeled chestnuts (⅔ cup)
- 50 g mixed dried fruit (⅓ cup)
- 50 g pecans, lightly toasted (½ cup)
- 150 g pickled cooked beetroot, cubed (⅔ cup)
- 125 ml hot water (½ cup)
For the dressing
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat up the oil in a large frying pan set over a medium heat.
- Arranged the brussels sprouts in the pan in a single layer, cut-side down- work in batches if the pan isn't large enough to fit them all.
- Fry the sprouts for 2-3 minutes until the bottom of the sprouts is golden, then pour the hot water over, place a lid on the pan and leave it to cook until the water is evaporated and the sprouts are tender.
- Add the sprouts to a large serving plate together with the chopped beetroots, cooked chestnuts, mixed dried fruit and toasted pecans.
- To make the dressing, add all the ingredients to a small jar and shake well to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
- Serve warm!
Notes
- Choose evenly-sized Brussels sprouts so they can cook at the same time, otherwise some will be tender, while others will have a bite. Do not overcook the sprouts, as they can turn mushy.
- Pan-fry cut-side down for a lovely golden and caramelised touch, they sprouts will have a lovely flavour. Do not fry for too long, or the will get a bitter, burnt taste.
- Toasting the pecans brings out their natural flavour and makes them crunchy and delicious, I highly recommend not skipping this step.
Nutrition
Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 875mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 971IU | Vitamin C: 118mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg