Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe with Chicken and Beets
Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad with Chicken and Beets. A delicious mix of crunchy raw beets, Brussels Sprouts, celery, carrots, and sweet apples tossed with warm shredded chicken in a creamy tahini dressing. Enjoy this light and healthy Brussels Sprout Salad for lunch, dinner, or as an easy side on your next holiday gathering.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 pounds Brussels Sprouts shredded
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- 5 stalks celery chopped
- 1 English cucumber chopped
- 4 medium beets peeled, thinly sliced into matchsticks
- 2 large apples cored and thinly sliced
- 1 cup green onion chopped
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
For the Vinaigrette
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the chicken to the pot and return to a boil. Remove from heat and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Allow the chicken to cook in the water for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F with a digital thermometer. Remove to a clean plate and allow to cool before shredding with a fork.
- As the chicken cooks, prepare and transfer the ingredients for the salad to a large mixing bowl and gently toss to combine.
- Prepare the salad dressing- Add all ingredients to the bowl of a small food processor. Process until smooth and creamy. Season with additional maple syrup and salt, to taste and add additional water or orange juice to thin, if needed.
- Assemble- Add the shredded chicken to the salad bowl and drizzle with the prepared salad dressing. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 1328mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 5205IU | Vitamin C: 156mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 3.6mg
