Shredded Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and Citrus Salad

The dressing for this has a nice vinegary tang, which I love, love, love. I enjoy dressings and foodies which are bracingly acidic Due to the ingredients being a little more hearty than typical salad ingredients, they're able to sit in the dressing overnight, which makes this a great salad to serve for dinner, because any leftovers will easily keep until lunch the next day.

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Recipe from PopSugar.

Ingredients:

-1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard

-2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

-3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

-1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon maple syrup

-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

-8 ounces (about 3 cups) brussels sprouts, shredded

-6 kale leaves, stemmed and shredded

-1/4 cup craisins

-2 clementines, sliced, skin and pith removed

To make the dressing whisk together the first five ingredients in a small bowl.

Combine all of the other ingredients in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over top and toss to coat. 

I had never eaten raw Brussels sprouts before, but I really enjoyed them in this salad. The uncooked Brussels mixed with the lightly steamed kale made for a nice texture contrast. The cranberries were sweet and the citrus was bright. Everything tasted great with the dressing.