Lupin Free Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate and Walnuts
Shaved Brussels sprouts are the kind of base that makes a salad feel genuinely satisfying rather than an afterthought, and this one delivers on every level. Jewel-bright pomegranate arils, crisp apple slices, and toasted walnuts bring sweetness, crunch, and richness all at once, while fresh parsley keeps everything tasting lively. The dressing is where things get really interesting — tahini, lemon, honey, turmeric, and ginger come together into something creamy, tangy, and warmly spiced without a drop of dairy or anything processed. Lupin flour and lupin-derived ingredients have been quietly turning up in packaged dressings and salad kits, so making your own from scratch here is a genuinely smart move. Letting the dressed sprouts rest for ten minutes before adding the remaining ingredients is a small step that makes a big difference, softening the raw edges and letting the flavors sink in. Every ingredient on this list is straightforward and easy to source, so there's no label-reading anxiety involved. It's the kind of salad that earns compliments at a dinner table and holds up well enough to pack for lunch the next day.
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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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