This salad completes me.
You can’t not like Brussels sprouts after you taste this salad. It’s like the epitome of brussels sprout potential—roasted and then, and THEN…. slathered in the most deliciously creamy (yet vegan) and totally decadent curry sauce. And ya know, throw some chewy golden raisins and crunchy toasted walnuts in there just cuz.
This salad is everything. The flavor and texture is nothing short of spot on. Blending almonds and water as the base of the dressing creates this insane creaminess that’s quite literally finger-lickin’ good. The slight sweetness in the dressing comes from dates, my favorite natural sweetener ever. I’m convinced that dates have no flaws.
I originally made this salad for Alchemy because it gets better and better as the flavors merry together in the fridge. I know people turn their noses up at Brussels sprouties, but trust me, these aren’t the boring boiled kind that plagued your childhood. You have no option but to make them and love them and make them again and love them even more the next time.
Though I’m no carnivore, I have a strong hunch that these would be quite tasty with some bacon mixed in. Perhaps some coconut bacon or eggplant bacon for us herbies?
This is like the little black dress of salads. Everyone needs one!
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Packed with golden raisins and toasted walnuts, this creamy brussels sprout salad is so delicious that you’d never guess it was healthy and guilt-free!
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 6 cups brussels spouts, sliced into halves or thirds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup raw almonds
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 pitted Medjool dates
- 1 tsp fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Slice ends off brussels sprouts and then slice in halves or thirds. Place in an even layer on lined baking sheet (you may need two). Drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until browned.
- Meanwhile, combine all dressing ingredients in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted brussels sprouts, golden raisins, and walnuts. Drizzle the with the dressing and toss to combine.
Notes
Inspired by this Kale Slaw with Curried Almond Dressing
I made this last week and fell in love! The flavors and textures are so perfect together. We used goji berries because my hubby has some odd raisin aversion. Next time I’m doubling it to ensure lots of leftovers!
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Awwww fabulous! It’s kind of addicting isn’t it?!
I MUST try a variation of this for sure!! MMMMMM yum!
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I picked up the things I needed and I just made this. Wow! It was easy and it is so delicious!! Thank you so much!!!
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I have Brussels sprouts sitting in my fridge right now that I was trying to decide how to cook so my husband will eat them. I’m going to try this, he loves curries! Looks SO good.
Awesome! Hope you love it!
this might be my dream salad… and i’d totally pop an extra digestive enzyme for it! hehe
Hhaha love it! SO worth it.
This is…I have no words. I love curry, I love brussels sprouts. Geebuz.
No words necessary. Just eat.
this is like the LBD of salads…oh no you didduhhhhn. AMAZING. I’ve got everything on hand (plus bacon because an alien has taken over my body and made me crave it like a freak) and this is HAPPENING. Like for real. this week. Come join. Bring your Dad and the mussels.
Yew bacon alien, yew! So Jewish of you.
I want this in my belly like right now!
You NEED this in your belly right now!!
I have brussels in my fridge at this moment that have been waiting for this recipe. I seriously planned on making this recipe before you even published it! 🙂
Wahoo!! It may just be your new obesssion 🙂
I don’t know if any Brussels sprout recipe can trump your balsamic maple roasted Brussels sprouts recipe… but this does look awesome! 😉
Prepare yourself for a new favorite!
Hooray, so glad you decided to publish this recipe! Since in all likelihood I will not be making it from Utah to Alchemy anytime soon 🙁 I will 100% be making this and couldn’t be more excited about it! I <3 Brussels sprouts, no matter what the haters say.
I love brussels! I’ve never cooked with curry though!
What?!? I want this in my face. B sprouts are my bf’s most hated veggie so I’m going to have to test him out on this. Also gonna share a link to this in my Health Benefits of Brussels Sprouts article!
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This looks delicious! Thanks for finally sharing after waving the recipe in our faces from Alchemy 🙂
Love adding a little bit of sweetness to Brussels, it just works! This is such a creative recipe, all I need is to buy the Brussels sprouts to make it, awesome!