Sparkling Citrus Brussels Sprouts (Printable Version)

Bright Brussels sprouts with citrus, fresh herbs, and toasted almonds in a sparkling vinaigrette.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
02 - 1 small carrot, peeled and julienned
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Citrus

04 - 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
05 - 1 medium grapefruit, peeled and segmented
06 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Herbs & Nuts

07 - 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
08 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

→ Dressing

10 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
11 - 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
12 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
13 - 1 tbsp sparkling water
14 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
15 - 1 tsp honey
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a large bowl, mix the sliced Brussels sprouts, julienned carrot, and thinly sliced red onion.
02 - Incorporate the orange and grapefruit segments, then sprinkle the lemon zest over the mixture.
03 - Whisk lemon juice, orange juice, olive oil, sparkling water, Dijon mustard, and honey together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
04 - Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetable and citrus mix, tossing thoroughly to coat evenly.
05 - Gently fold in the chopped mint, parsley, and toasted sliced almonds to distribute them throughout.
06 - Allow the slaw to rest for 10 minutes to enable flavors to meld before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Crisp texture and zesty flavor in every bite
  • Quick to prepare for weekday meals or gatherings
02 -
  • Contains tree nuts (almonds) and mustard
  • Check all packaged ingredients for hidden allergens
03 -
  • Let the slaw sit for at least 10 minutes before serving for best flavor
  • Use fresh citrus segments for juicier bites
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