Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Maple Balsamic Dressing

By Micki Brown
Serves 4

Salad Ingredients:

¾ pound Brussels sprouts, outer leaves and core removed, thinly sliced

2-3 green onions, thinly sliced

¼ cup dried cranberries

¼ cup pumpkin seed kernels

1 apple, core removed, diced

¼ cup garlic pesto jack cheese, grated or crumbled (optional)

Dressing Ingredients:

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp pure maple syrup

1 ½ tsp Dijon mustard

½ tsp sea salt

¼ tsp black pepper

Directions:

In a pint-sized mason jar, combine the ingredients for the dressing and shake well. Place all of the salad ingredients together in a large bowl and toss well. Add the dressing mixture and toss/mix until the veggies are well-coated with dressing and ingredients are evenly distributed. Enjoy!