Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Apple Salad
Prep time: 3 to 5 minutes / Cook time: 8 to 12 minutes
Yields 4 servings
Ingredients
12 ounces sliced turkey bacon (optional)Olive oil spray2 (6-inch) whole-grain pitas, each cut into 4 wedges⅛ teaspoon crystallized lemon1 teaspoon salt-free Italian seasoning2 ¼ cups Brussels sprouts, shaved8 ounces arugula
¼ cup dried cherries2 ½ cups apple (about 2 medium apples), cored and diced – use Golden Delicious when available¾ cup carrots, peeled and julienned½ cup fruit vinaigrette, such as blueberry pomegranate½ cup walnuts, coarsely choppedDirections
Heat oven to 350° F. On a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, arrange turkey bacon; do not overcrowd. Cook for 8 to 12 minutes, or until crisp, and set aside to cool. When cool, coarsely chop.
Lightly coat pita wedges with olive oil spray. Sprinkle evenly with lemon crystals and seasoning, about a pinch per pita. Place pita onto an ungreased sheet pan. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until crisp. Allow to cool at room temperature before serving.
In a large bowl, combine shaved Brussels sprouts, arugula, dried cherries, apples, carrots, turkey bacon (if using) and vinaigrette. Toss until evenly coated.
Divide among 4 bowls. Sprinkle each with chopped walnuts and serve with pita wedges.
This recipe is from Sharp Health News.