Brussels Sprouts Salad

11/28/2013

Happy Thanksgiving wherever you are! We have so much to be thankful for. One of many would be sharing a meal with Jia Patton and her husband Michael in Kauai, Hawaii! What a honor! She had just shared her beautiful inspirational cookbook "Celebrate Life" with me. Within the book she talks about kitchen yoga where the most important ingredient is you. I took her advice, and did some yoga as I chopped the vegetables thankful with each chop, singing a bit. I let my heart flow and a new recipe was created! :) Brussels Sprouts Salad! I'd never had raw Brussels Sprouts before, turns out they're delicious!

Take 1 lb of Brussels Sprouts, chop them up, add raisins, nuts, fresh and candied ginger for a spin, salt, pepper, olive oil and some balsamic vinaigrette. Mix 'er up and top with fresh red grapes to create added flavor and an artistic flare!

Brussels Sprouts are great for the holiday season, having them raw provides a new spin that will surprise your guests and your taste buds! I hope you enjoy! I'm so thankful for all the sweet blessings that overflow this season, what are you most thankful for?

Ingredients:

1 lb Brussels Sprouts - Chopped finely
1 tbsp fresh ginger chopped or grated
1 cup raisins (or cranberries)
1 cup mixed nuts (cashews...almonds...walnuts...)
2 pieces candied ginger - diced finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette to taste
1/2 1lb fresh red grapes

Prep:

Chop the veggies
Toss the veggies together in a large bowl
Add salt and pepper, olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. Toss together.
Decorate the top with fresh red grapes, enjoy!

Thank you all for your wonderful support!!! I'm so thankful to be sharing with you!
With love and gratitude,
Christa

What are you doing for Thanksgiving? Last year we had a Thanksgiving Dinner to remembert! Click here for pics!

Here are some recipe ideas, maybe you'll be in the mood for something different like a Spicy Kale Quinoa Crustless Quiche.