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The Perfect "Pear" and Brussels Sprout Salad

The Perfect "Pear" and Brussels Sprout Salad

The Perfect "Pear" and Brussels Sprout Salad
Makes: 4 Servings
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

This sweet and savory salad is fresh and light and sure to please! This salad "pears" perfectly as a side dish at your holiday gathering. This dish is kid-tested and mom-approved!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded Brussels sprouts
  • 1 large pear, diced (approx. 1 1/2 cup)
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the pear, Brussels sprouts, and all other ingredients and mix until well incorporated.
  3. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Source:

Created by Brighter Bites, a member of the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Program

 

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 196
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 167 mg
Carbohydrates 26 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 16 g
Added Sugars included 7 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 60 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 384 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 196
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 26 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 16 g
Added Sugars included 7 g
Protein 4 g
Minerals
Calcium 60 mg
Potassium 384 mg
Sodium 167 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 44 mg
Phosphorus 96 mg
Selenium 2 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 27 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 59 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 4 mg
Vitamin K 125 mcg
Folate 49 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 21 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruit 1/2 cups
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 3/4 cups
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