{"id":19976,"date":"2016-12-19T05:00:25","date_gmt":"2016-12-19T12:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rosemaryandthegoat.com\/?p=19976"},"modified":"2019-10-18T11:50:39","modified_gmt":"2019-10-18T18:50:39","slug":"brussel-sprout-salad-with-pumpkin-seeds-and-cranberries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rosemaryandthegoat.com\/?p=19976","title":{"rendered":"Brussel Sprout Salad with Pumpkin Seeds and Cranberries"},"content":{"rendered":"

A beautiful Christmas salad to go with just about anything.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A few weekends ago I was looking for a side dish to go with some burgers we were doing one night when my daughter came for the weekend. What started off as a saut\u00e9ed Brussels with cranberries and pumpkin seeds and parmesan cheese turned into a crunchy salad with a citrus vinaigrette.<\/p>\n

At first this salad was going to have pistachios in it because I had a bag full in my freezer then I thought pumpkin seeds sounds so much fitting for this time of the year and go great with cranberries.<\/p>\n

Brussels sprouts are a little bitter I think and the addition of the dried cranberries and the citrus dressing balance the flavors perfectly. I tweaked the dressing after making it the first time because I thought it needed a little garlic and some Dijon mustard.<\/p>\n

If you don’t care for the cranberries, try adding some dried figs and I loved adding the shaved parmesan cheese as a garnish.<\/p>\n

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For years when we did any kind of burger outside on the grill our side dishes were pretty much the same; some baked beans, deviled eggs and probably potato salad and later on switched to some really cheesy grits. Lately, it is so much easier and healthier to throw together a salad and forgo all those starchy side dishes and you don’t have to feel guilty eating that whole burger — none of us could eat those brisket burgers cause I got them a little too big. I remember my mothers burgers and what I liked so much about them were they were cooked in a skillet and very thin and a little crispy. I may try making those the next time.<\/p>\n

BLAST FROM THE PAST:<\/span><\/strong> and my namesake for the blog; this Rosemary and the Goat cheese appetizer<\/a> is easy and delicious and would go great with the burgers and Brussels sprouts salad.<\/p>\n

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Most of the ingredients that go into this salad. I forgot to add some thinly sliced red onion (or green); I think the salad needs a little onion for some heat.<\/p>\n

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Whisk all the dressing ingredients until well combined.<\/p>\n

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Put the shaved Brussels sprouts, carrots, cabbage, cranberries and onion (optional) in a large bowl and toss with enough dressing to coat. I saved some of the pumpkin seeds to sprinkle on top.<\/p>\n

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Brussels Sprout Salad with Pumpkin Seeds and Cranberries<\/div>\t
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Very healthy and fresh salad made with Brussels sprouts and cranberries. For the Fall season add some roasted pumpkin seeds.<\/div>\t
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Ingredients<\/div>\t\t\t
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  1. 12 oz. bag of shredded Brussels sprouts<\/li>\t\t\t\t
  2. 1\/2 c. dried cranberries<\/li>\t\t\t\t
  3. 1\/2-3\/4 c. chopped red cabbage (1\/4\")<\/li>\t\t\t\t
  4. 1\/3 c. roasted and salted pumpkin seeds<\/li>\t\t\t\t
  5. 1 carrot, grated<\/li>\t\t\t\t
  6. 1\/3 c. shaved Parmesan cheese, optional<\/li>\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t
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    1. 1\/2 . olive oil<\/li>\t\t\t\t
    2. 1 Tbsp. mandarin orange or orange juice<\/li>\t\t\t\t
    3. 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar<\/li>\t\t\t\t
    4. 1 tsp. Dijon mustard<\/li>\t\t\t\t
    5. 1\/4 tsp. garlic powder<\/li>\t\t\t\t
    6. juice of one lime or lemon<\/li>\t\t\t\t
    7. 1 tsp. sesame oil<\/li>\t\t\t\t
    8. salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t
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      1. Put the shredded Brussels sprouts into a bowl along with the dried cranberries, red cabbage and the grated carrot.<\/li>\t\t\t\t
      2. Mix up all the dressing ingredients and whisk to blend.<\/li>\t\t\t\t
      3. When ready to serve the salad, add enough dressing to coat greens and add the pumpkin seeds and top with the Parmesan cheese.<\/li>\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t
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        1. If you can't find shredded Brussels sprouts (Trader Joe's carry them) then just shred some fresh Brussels sprouts in your food processor. You will need about 4 cups.<\/li>\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>
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