Description
This Italian Chopped Brussels Sprouts Salad is a flavorful and vibrant dish that combines crispy brussels sprouts with savory salami, chickpeas, and a variety of Mediterranean ingredients, all tossed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing.
Ingredients
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For the Italian dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1–2 teaspoons sugar or honey
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
For the salad:
- 1 pound brussels sprouts
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
- 4–6 oz thinly sliced Genoa salami
- 1 1/2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup pitted sliced kalamata or sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncinis
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1/2 cup cubed provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup shaved or shredded parmesan
Instructions
- Prepare the Italian dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar or honey, garlic, dijon mustard, italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Prepare the salad ingredients: Thinly slice the brussels sprouts, and combine them in a large bowl with chickpeas, salami, tomatoes, olives, pepperoncinis, red onion, provolone cheese, and parmesan.
- Toss the salad: Pour the Italian dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve: Garnish with additional parmesan if desired and serve chilled.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to customize the salad by adding or substituting ingredients like artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, or roasted red peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg