Honey Mustard Brussels Sprout Salad

This Honey Mustard Brussels Sprout Salad combines sweet honey mustard dressing with tender Brussels sprouts, creating a refreshing and unique flavor. With crispy nuts and fresh apple slices, this salad is not only colorful but also a model of nutritional balance.

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• Brussels sprouts 10

• Spanish chorizo sausage 1

• Apple 1/2

• Arugula (rocket) a handful

• Nuts a small handful (e.g., almonds, walnuts)

• Garlic 3 cloves, minced

• Honey mustard dressing: honey 100g, Dijon mustard 100g, apple cider vinegar 60g, olive oil 200g

• Salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste

• Fish sauce 1 tbsp (optional

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Trim the stems of the Brussels sprouts and separate the leaves. Slice the Spanish chorizo into thin pieces, cut the apple into small slices, and chop the nuts.

2. Cook Chorizo: Heat a pan over medium heat, add the sliced chorizo, and cook until crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. Sauté Brussels Sprouts: Wipe the pan clean, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over high heat, add the minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Add the Brussels sprout leaves, stir-fry for one minute. Add 1 tbsp of fish sauce (if using), continue to stir-fry until the edges start to caramelize, then remove from heat.

4. Prepare Dressing: In a bowl, mix honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil until well combined.

5. Combine Ingredients: Mix the cooked Brussels sprouts and chorizo, let cool. In a large bowl, toss the arugula with the remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.

6. Assemble Salad: Add the Brussels sprouts and chorizo to the arugula, top with apple slices and nuts, and drizzle with honey mustard dressing, toss gently.

👉🏻✨TIPS

• If fish sauce is not available, use salt instead, but avoid using soy sauce as it may overpower the flavor.

• If apple cider vinegar is not available, try using various fruit vinegars or lemon juice as a substitute.

• Spanish chorizo can be replaced with bacon or Italian sausage, but remember to discard the oil and clean the pan to prevent the Brussels sprouts from burning.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

• Brussels sprouts are rich in vitamins C, K, and fiber, with antioxidant and anticancer properties. Combined with honey mustard dressing, it not only enhances flavor but also aids digestion, making it a perfect appetizer or part of a healthy dinner.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL

• Brussels sprouts: Rich in antioxidants and fiber, helpful in preventing cancer and improving gut health.

• Spanish chorizo: Provides abundant protein and fat, providing energy for the body.

• Apple: High in vitamin C and fiber, boosting immunity and aiding digestion.

• Nuts: Offer healthy fats and protein, along with antioxidants.