Description
This sweet and smoky beet & pomegranate salad is incredibly easy to make and perfect for a quick side this holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups shaved brussel sprouts
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp dry basil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 4 Love Beets cooked beets (diced)
- 2 scallions (sliced)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces
Ginger Tahini Dressing
- 3 tbsp tahini
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp nutritional yeast
- 4–5 tbsp water
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add in the shaved brussel sprouts, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, basil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and zest.
- To the bowl, squeeze in the lemon juice and with your hands, gently massage the seasonings and lemon juice into the brussel sprouts.
- Now add in your diced Love Beets, pomegranate seeds, scallions and pecan pieces and toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, add in tahini, lemon juice, ginger powder, garlic powder, and nutritional yeast and mix together to combine into a thick paste.
- Slowly add in water 1 tablespoon at a time and make sure to mix well until desired dressing consistency is achieved.
- Pour dressing overtop your salad and toss to coat very well.
Notes
Feel free to use other fresh or dried fruit in place of the pomegranate as desired.
To make into a full meal, add in some lean protein (like roasted chickpeas) and starch (cooked quinoa).
