Pregnancy Friendly Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate and Walnuts
Shaved Brussels sprouts form the crunchy, nutrient-dense base here, and once they soak up that golden tahini-lemon dressing, they soften just enough to become completely irresistible. Jewel-bright pomegranate arils and crisp apple slices add bursts of sweetness, while toasted walnuts bring satisfying richness to every forkful. The dressing is where this salad really shines — extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, raw honey, and a warm hit of turmeric and ginger come together into something that tastes far more complex than the effort involved. Eating well during pregnancy often means leaning on whole, unprocessed ingredients, and every component in this bowl does exactly that — no deli counters, no questionable additives, just fresh produce and pantry staples. The ten-minute rest after dressing is a small but important step that transforms the sprouts from raw and sharp to tender and deeply flavored. It's the kind of salad that works as a light lunch on its own or as a stunning side that holds up well without wilting, making it easy to prep ahead when energy is low and hunger strikes fast.
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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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