Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, and Cherries

Portion Size: 1/2 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 cups fresh Brussels sproutsWash and shred Brussels sprouts with a food processor, slicing blade, or a coarse grater.
2 cups shredded carrotsWashed, peeled and shredded. 
1 cup dried cherries(or cranberries)
1 cup pecansToasted and roughly chopped.
¼ cup chopped fresh parsleyWashed, trimmed and chopped or 2 Tablespoons dried. 
1/3 cup olive oil
½ cup lemon juice(fresh is best)
2 teaspoons lemon zest(optional)
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Shred Brussels sprouts with a food processor, slicing blade, or a coarse grater.
2Mix with carrots, cherries, pecans, lemon zest and parsley.
3In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
4Toss into salad. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates