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This colorful Warm Brussels Sprouts & Kale Salad is the perfect way to round out your holiday meal. With tender, crisp brussels sprouts, kale and radicchio; a generous sprinkling of gorgonzola, pomegranate arils and walnuts, this salad is guaranteed to please!
Hiiiiii friends! Happy WEEK OF CHRISTMAHANUKWANZIKA!!!
Sorry for shouting at you, but I can hardly believe this is IT! You guys, we have ARRIVED. Straight up CRAZINESS, I tell ya.
I’ll let you marinate on the fun fact that we are only a MERE FEW DAYS away from the holly jolly holidays…….
Okay, that was long enough. We have important food things to discuss, so I can’t have you over there soaking up the season for too long. #ImBossy
So tell me, how was your weekend?!
At this point I hope you have all your gifts wrapped and you were able to kick back, relax and bask in all the merry cheer… preferably with a sparkly cocktail or two.
My weekend was marvelous. Thank you for asking. 😉
I baked, chillaxed, watched Elf (my favorite Christmas movie ever), sipped festive cocktails, and tried to do as little work as (type-A) humanly possible.
And guess what!? I did it ALL in the lazy comforts of my jammies. 😇
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you are probably thinking, ‘does home-girl EVER get out of her comfy clothes?’
Short answer – No. Not unless I absolutely have to.
What can I say, my pajama game is STRONG. And I’ve got ZERO shame in my game.
Anyways, we are going to keep things moving today, because this is THE WEEK of Christmahanukwanzika (!!!), and nobody has time for wind-baggy nonsense.
As promised, I have a SUPER quick and easy holiday side for you guys today.
You know, juuuuust in case a few unexpected people invited themselves over for dinner, or you possible overlooked the salad portion of the meal.
No worries, I’ve got your six. I wouldn’t want you getting your tinsel in a tangle or anything.
You can thank me later. 😉
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Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad
Otherwise known as my go-to winter salad.
Tender, crisp sautéed brussels sprouts and kale mixed with mildly sweet shallots and cool, fresh radicchio; topped with crunchy, salty walnuts; creamy, decadent gorgonzola and tart pops of pomegranate arils.
All that jazz gets drizzled and tossed with a super simple, silky, tangy apple cider-Dijon vinaigrette for a salad that is nothing short of sensational.
Seriously, all the warm and cold combined components of this salad will make your face VERY happy. I swear.
If you love brussels and kale, this salad is for you!
Wait, you’ve never tried kale (or brussels – what?!), this salad is for you!
Or, if you think you don’t like brussels or kale, this salad is still for YOU!
This shredded brussels sprouts salad is SO flavorful and features the freshest ingredients for the perfect balance of texture, color and flavor! It’s crunchy, tender, creamy, sweet, savory and everything you want in a cozy winter salad!!
Recipe Notes:
- To quickly shred the brussels sprouts and kale use a food processor with the shredding attachment. If you don’t have a food processor, don’t panic. I cutting board and knife will also do the trick! To easily shred the kale with a knife, stack the leaves on top of one another, then roll them up, and cut them into thin strips (also known as a chiffonade).
- Although I made this as a warm salad, you could absolutely serve this as a cold, raw salad. If you are going to go that route, I would massage the kale so it gets tender and slightly sweeter. To do so, simply place your shredded kale in a bowl and add a drizzle of olive oil and a few pinches of salt. Use your hands and massage the kale until it starts to soften and wilt, about 2-3 minutes. Take a bite to see if you’ve massaged enough. If the kale still tastes bitter, keep massaging for a little bit longer.
- The dressing can be made in advance and stored, covered, in the refrigerator.
Put down the fruit salad, jello salad or whatever weird boloney you’ve been passing off as a “salad” for all these years. Round out your holiday meal with this colorful Warm Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad. Full of flavor and texture, I pinkie-promise this will be a crowd pleaser!
Until Thursday friends, where I have an elegant and EASY appetizer for you! Cheers, to stellar salads!
XOXO
Cheyanne
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Warm Brussels Sprouts & Kale Salad
Ingredients
- 2 TBS Olive Oil
- ¾ pound Brussels Sprouts – shredded*
- 1 small bunch Kale – stemmed and leaves thinly sliced*
- ½ small head Radicchio – cored and thinly sliced
- 2 Shallots – thinly sliced
- 6 ounces Gorgonzola – shaved or crumbled
- 1 Cup Pomegranate Seeds
- ½ Cup Walnuts – chopped (toasted optional)
- Dressing:
- ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 tsp Honey
- Pinch Kosher Salt & Cracked Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together all ingredients for the dressing. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the brussels sprouts and shallots. Season generously with salt and pepper. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 4-6 minutes, or until sprouts are light golden. Add the kale to the skillet and sauté, stirring, until kale is slightly wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove everything from the skillet and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add in the radicchio. Add half of the dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and walnuts. Top with gorgonzola and serve with remaining dressing on the side. Enjoy!
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Ashley
This salad looks like heaven. I love love love brussels sprouts and kale. We are currently living in Spain and it’s quite difficult to find both kale and brussels spouts in the supermarket. Can you please give suggestions for substitutions for both? I imagine spinach or arugula could work in this salad.
Cheyanne
Hi Ashely,
Great question. I’m so sorry to hear you are having difficulties sourcing fresh vegetables. While I have only made this recipe as instructed; I would recommend substituting the brussels sprouts with broccoli florets (tips) and the kale with either arugula, escarole, or chard. Please let me know if you have any other questions as I’m always happy to help in any way I can. Cheers and warm wishes for a wonderful holiday season! 🙂
Melissa
This salad looks amazing and I cannot wait to make it for Christmas dinner, however, most of the family do not like blue cheese, have you ever used a different cheese? I was thinking goat cheese or feta? Any suggestions? Thank you kindly!!
Cheyanne Bany
Hi Melissa! I’m thrilled you want to make this salad and I completely understand not everyone loves gorgonzola! I have made this salad before with pecorino or parmigiano. Both are great substitutions depending on your taste. Pecorino is a little bit saltier and tangy, where Parmigiano is nutty and overall milder in flavor. I hope that helps!! Warm wishes for a very Merry Christmas! Cheers!
Beeta @ Mon Petit Four
Oh my goodness…this is right up my alley! I love everything you’ve put in this salad – plus its gorgeous!
Kevin | Keviniscooking
Lot’s of fresh, bright, sharp flavors here and the pops of pomegranate should counter that well. Me likey this one Chey!
Stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cottage
Warm salads are so underrated, I think the flavors are much more prominent in a warm salad. This one is exceptional and the Dijon vinaigrette brings it all together beautifully!! Btw I watched Elf this weekend to it’s my favorite I still laugh like it’s the first time seeing it! Take care.
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry
This is such a beautiful salad! Love all the flavors you layered on.
Ben Maclain
It’s hard to believe we have arrived. I am kind of excited about the holidays and a little sad at the same time (Cause this means life is going on and pretty damn fast). Ok, am I being a wet blanket talking about the sad part? Bad guy, sorry! Let’s enjoy this season and eat all the cookies and delicious salads. You know me, I’m a huge fan of both salads and Brussels sprouts so I consider this recipe to be my gift, Chey:)
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ
Hey Cheyanne nothing wrong with staying in the PJ’s…I do it as much as possible especially this time of year. And I don’t have all the gifts wrapped but it’s happening soon. But this salad now is Right up my alley. Love, love, love brussels sprouts and kale and then you topped it with that Yummy cheese. I’m in…
Megan – The Emotional Baker
No, my gifts aren’t all wrapped, but I have done a few which is better than usual! On to this salad – I’m in love! With all my favorite flavors, I’ll have to make sure this makes it to my celebration 🙂 Happy Holidays, Cheyanne!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
I could just stare at this salad all day. So, so pretty and beautifully photographed, too! A perfect holiday salad 🙂
Miriam – londonkitchendiaries.com
Brussel sprouts are one of the things I get extremely excited about this time of the year! I just love them! The salad looks so luxurious and festive with the pomegranate seeds and the gorgonzola cheese and walnuts just bring it to the next level for me! Yummy! Our Christmas presents are wrapped the tree nicely decorated now we just need the family to arrive and Christmas is official 🙂 Have a great week!
Mary
Happy CHRISTMAHANUKWANZIKA to you Cheyanne lol. Warm salads are perfect this time year. Everyone wants to eat clean, but also need something warm to fill up their bellies. I adore Brussell sprout salads, and I’m known as the Kale Fanatic around my group of friends. I eat Kale at least four days a week. The addition of walnuts and pomegranate add a refreshing crunch. I love days where I get to stay in my jammies all day; those are the best days.
Sues
This salad is everythingggg. But scrolling through your post, I realize that the only thing that could make it better is that baked goat cheese you put on another salad!! Pinning this for later since I’m going to be craving salads like this all winter long (can you believe it isn’t even technically winter yet??). Can’t believe Christmas is sooo close!!
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
I’m somewhat obsessed with brussels sprouts and kale so guess that means I’ll be obsessed with this salad. I’m taking it with me into 2017 and all that healthy eating that’s gonna be going on too! I bet you save a lot of money on regular “street” clothes but probably spend a ton on PJs. Hahahahahaha!! No judgment here cos lounging pants are my favorite attire 😉
Demeter | Beaming Baker
We have arrived??? That was lightning fast!!! If it weren’t for you, I’m not sure I’d know what time of the year it was. Haha. The holidays are so close, I can taste it! Okay, Elf is your fave Xmas movie ever?? I know you’re gonna yell at me when I say this, but I’ve never watched it before!! I know, I know… But I’m sure a viewing will tell me all I need to know about my bestie and more. Hehe. 😉 Also, there is no need to get out of those cozy outfits unless absolutely, positively necessary. <— #1,234,289 of why we're besties. Alright, how is it that you can make salad so beautiful?? I always know that I'm in for a visual treat whenever I head over here, and yet… every. Single. Time. I'm shocked and amazed. No joke. This salad is beyond gorgeous. Love it. Can't wait to bug ya this weekend! xoxoxo
Kelly
Eeks, I can’t believe how fast this month flew by. Your weekend in jammies sounds awesome! I’d love to do the same and curl up with a ginormous bowl of this gorgeous salad! Love how festive it is!
Ashley@CookNourishBliss
hahaha my yoga pant game is strong!! So I totally support your pajama game 🙂
Your weekend sounds fantastic! We watched Four Christmases … I still need to watch Elf this season! Anyway … this salad is gorgeous! Perfect for the holidays!
Annie
Warm kale is weirdly comforting. Don’t ask me why! And shallots?? Omg yes please. They are so cute and tasty.
Anu – My Ginger Garlic Kitchen
This warm salad looks so pretty and festive, Chey. Love how many awesome layers so full of flavors this colorful salad is. I love kale and brussels sprouts, but I have yet to try them together. Perfect for this time of the year. Can’t wait to try it. Have a lovely week ahead. 🙂 <3
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen
Weekends in my PJs are my favorites – I could putter around the house all weekend and love every minute of it. And I love this salad, Cheyanne – its so perfect for this time of year and so pretty – I love a pretty salad – all the flavors works so well together. Just gorgeous! Pinning!
Angie@Angie’s Recipes
So many layers of flavours and colours in this salad…That’s a prettiest winter salad I have ever seen, Cheyanne.
annie@ciaochowbambina
Wowza! If ever there was a ‘Christmas Salad’ – this is it! Beautiful and packed with culinary gifts as far as the eye can see! I suspect my guests will not make their way from this salad…and neither will I! Thanks for sharing my dear! Pinned! Cheers! xo
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks
Yippeeeee!! I can’t believe Christmas is finally almost here! I also totally 100% support hanging out in jammies and did a lot of that this weekend myself! Brussels are my jam and I’m really digging this salad! I want to sit around in my jammies and stuff my face with this dreamy salad!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan
Cheyanne, I so love how dedicated you are to doing all things in your jammies! You are my inspiration and, looking ahead, my daughter and I have Friday penciled in as staying-in-our-jammies-all-day-like-Cheyanne-day – with Christmas movies on the telly and phones unplugged!
By the way, I love love love BS and kale and this salad not only sounds all sorts of delicious to me, but gosh – with those pom seeds – it looks so darn festive too!
I hope you and boy have a wonderful Christmas, sweet friend! XOXO
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog
I cannot believe Christmas is only a few days away. For real, I’m in denial over here. This salad – wowza, it looks perfect for the holidays, everyone would love it!!!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat
Oh yum! I love your energy and spirit! I pretty much exclusively blog and recipe test in sweatpants, so I’m right there with you Cheyanne! I love all the great veggies you are giving us, seems like all I’ve been eating lately is cheese and carbs!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table
I love that you have a strong PJ game 😉 And glad you had a relaxing weekend! Ours was packed but oh so fun 🙂 And I know you made this salad just for me because there are so many things in here that I love and adore! I definitely want this added to my holiday menu and then to my weekly rotation because I don’t think I’d ever get sick of this salad. YUM! Pinned! Cheers to a great week girlfriend! XO
Keri @ Fashionable Foods
I love a good lazy weekend! I absolutely LOVE Elf, too – makes me laugh every single time. I have a lot of work to do this week.. actual work and holiday prep. I’m sure the week is going to fly, but I’m excited for family time and food, of course 😉 Speaking of food. THIS SALAD! Not only is it gorgeous, but it all sounds so super delish! I think I’d hoard this one 🙂 Pinned!
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food
Hahaha! My PJ game is strong or leggings, slippers and oversized sweater for moi 😉 Love it! Usually when I come through the door on Friday, I put my comfy clothes on and don’t take them off unless I have to leave the house….hehehe. I still have a few odds and ends to do to get ready for the big day, but nothing major. I’m so excited!! This salad is totally up my alley, Chey! And I know for a fact that hubby would love this too! Love the combo of brussels sprouts AND kale and with the little pops of pomegranate and that gorgonzola? YUM!! Pinned, of course! Can’t wait to give this one a try 🙂 Have a lovely week girlie! XO
Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice
Lazy weekends are the best, especially when you’re in your jammies all day. That’s what I did yesterday, as it was around ZERO degrees out, with snow. Ummm I’ll stay inside, thanks! I did watch Elf too, and a bunch of other movies. I wish I had this salad to munch on with it though. Looks SO good, Cheyanne! I’m loving the brussels sprouts and kale combo, especially with that apple cider vinegar and mustard dressing. YUM! So perfect for this time of year. Pinned, of course! Hope your week is off to a great start!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
Definitely a stellar salad Chey! I’m totally loving the list of ingredients and the yummy dressing. Such a beautiful and colorful addition to the holiday table! I’m thinking Boy better be getting you a new set of jammies for Christmas! You must be wearing out the ones you’ve got! Happy Monday!