Brussels Sprouts Apple Mix (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Salad

01 - 1 cup diced Honey Crisp apple
02 - 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
03 - 1 pound thinly sliced brussels sprouts
04 - 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
05 - 1/2 cup pecans

→ Dressing

06 - 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
07 - 3/4 cup olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
10 - 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
11 - 1 tablespoon honey

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 350°F and allow it to preheat. Lay the pecans on a baking sheet, popping them in for about 5 minutes until they smell nutty. Let them cool off before chopping.
02 - Mix together olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, dijon mustard, and honey in a jar or bowl. Shake it up or whisk till it’s smooth.
03 - In a big mixing bowl, toss brussels sprouts, chopped pecans, crumbled feta, and apple chunks. Drizzle the dressing on top and mix it all until it's covered evenly. Last, add the pomegranate seeds carefully and fold them in.
04 - Pop the bowl in the fridge for an hour, covered up, to let the flavors come together before serving.

# Notes:

01 - This colorful salad is packed with crunchy brussels sprouts, sweet apples, toasted pecans, creamy feta, and juicy pomegranate seeds for a fresh, flavorful plate that works for both everyday meals and special moments.
02 - Feel free to swap ingredients—like chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for protein, or walnuts, almonds, goat cheese, or blue cheese for a different twist. Add dried fruit like cranberries or orange slices for more variety.
03 - Tastes great when made ahead. Perfect for leftovers! It stays fresh in the fridge for two or three days.