Brussels Sprouts Salad With Chicken

Once again, our weather is all over the place. One minute it is cold and rainy, the next minute it is warm and sunny. We are on a warm streak at the moment though, and that means more salads. Two days ago, it rained all day and was cold. Go figure?!

The other day I mentioned I had Brussels sprouts that I needed to use. I love to use them in all kinds of ways, but this time I shredded them and turned them into a delicious summer salad. I actually make this salad quite a often. It’s a perfect salad for warm weather.

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Chicken

Brussels sprouts, ends removed and shredded

1/4 red onion, sliced very thin

1 apple, diced

toasted almond slivers

bacon crumbles

blue or feta cheese, optional

cooked chicken, sliced thin

apple cider vinaigrette or other light flavored vinaigrette of your choice

I made a honey-ginger-apple cider vinaigrette.

Honey-Ginger-Apple Cider Vinaigrette

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup honey-ginger balsamic vinegar

1 tsp Dijon mustard

fresh ground black pepper to taste

Whisk everything together and set aside until ready to use.

Shred the Brussels sprouts into thin shreds.

Toss the shredded Brussels sprouts together with the apples, onions and toasted almond slivers. Then toss in the dressing.

Plate up the salad and top with the sliced chicken and cheese if you are using it. Add a bit more dressing, and voila. You have a quick and easy delicious summer salad. You can also add sliced green onions and dried cranberries too. I love adding the dried cranberries, but I admit, I forgot to this time, just like I forgot to add the cheese for Larry. Oh well. it was still delicious. 🙂 I served it with one of my jalapeno cheddar rolls Jalapeno Cheese Rolls and a nice, cool and crisp Pinot Grigio on the side (our own that we made).

Summer is just around the corner. Make your meals quick and easy, and spend more time doing what you love to do. Have a great day and make everyday great. Stay safe and satay well. ‘Til next time.