Peach Brussels Sprouts Crunch Salad: Juicy Sunshine
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring crisp Brussels sprouts, sweet peaches, and a delightful tahini poppy seed dressing. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 2 ripe peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2-3 tablespoons water, to thin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced Brussels sprouts and peaches.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, and poppy seeds.
- Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
- Season the dressing with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Pour the dressing over the Brussels sprouts and peach mixture.
- Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe peaches.
- Toasting the almonds enhances their flavor and crunch.
- Adjust honey and lemon juice to taste for your preferred sweetness and tang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350
- Sugar: Approximately 18g
- Sodium: Approximately 200mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30g
- Fiber: Approximately 8g
- Protein: Approximately 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg