Gut Friendly Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate and Walnuts
Shaved raw Brussels sprouts form the crunchy, fiber-rich base here, and once they soak up that golden turmeric-ginger dressing for a few minutes, they soften just enough to become genuinely craveable. The dressing itself is a small masterpiece — tahini and extra-virgin olive oil bring healthy fats, fresh lemon juice adds brightness, and a touch of raw honey rounds everything out without tipping into sweetness. Pomegranate arils burst with juicy tartness, crisp apple slices add another layer of texture, and the roughly chopped walnuts give every bite a satisfying crunch. Parsley keeps it fresh and a little herby, which balances the earthier notes from the turmeric and garlic beautifully. Every ingredient in this bowl is doing real work — supporting digestion, reducing inflammation, and feeding the gut microbiome with prebiotic fiber and polyphenols. It comes together with minimal cooking, just some careful slicing and a quick whisk, making it an easy choice for a weeknight side or a showstopper addition to any table spread.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 lb brussels sprouts, tough outer leaves removed
- 1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced
- ¾ cup pomegranate arils
- ½ cup dry-roasted walnuts, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- ¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Trim the stem end of each Brussels sprout and halve them lengthwise. Place each half cut-side down and slice crosswise as thinly as possible — about 1/8-inch slices — using a sharp knife or mandoline, until all sprouts are shaved. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- 2
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, honey, turmeric, ginger, garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
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