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The Perfect "Pear" and Brussels Sprout Salad

The Perfect "Pear" and Brussels Sprout Salad

2 Ratings
2 Ratings
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The Perfect "Pear" and Brussels Sprout Salad
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
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 167
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 163 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 13 g
Added Sugars included 5 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 51 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 368 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 167
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 13 g
Added Sugars included 5 g
Protein 4 g
Minerals
Calcium 51 mg
Potassium 368 mg
Sodium 163 mg
Copper 161 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 36 mg
Phosphorus 82 mg
Selenium 1 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 26 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 58 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 124 mcg
Folate 47 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 19 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

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