Eating salad is generally good for your #health but sometimes eating the same thing can get boring and you will less likely stick to your health goals (I’ve been there!). Are you tired of eating the same greens like kale, Romaine, baby spinach salads? Try adding Brussels sprouts to the mix. I noticed that Brussels sprouts based salads started popping up on the menus at many restaurants and I decided to give it a try. My first experience was a Brussels sprout Caesar salad and it was the best Caesar salad I’ve ever eaten! Since then there was no looking back and I regularly eat Brussels sprouts based salads because they taste better and they are better for your health. Did you know that Brussels sprouts have double the fiber, triple the protein, one hundred times more vitamin C, and double the vitamin B6 than Romaine lettuce(1-3)? Also, Brussels sprouts have more calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium per serving than Romaine lettuce (2,3). Raw Brussels sprouts do not have any odor typically associated with cooked sprouts but rather they have a great taste with a delightful crunchy texture. Simply replace whatever salad green you use with Brussels sprouts and dress the salad like you ordinarily would. In addition to having an amazing crunchy texture and flavor, sprouts stay crunchy for days in the fridge unlike regular salad which gets mushy the next day. Give them a try!
1. 16 oz. of sprouts (about 50 grams or large container)
2. 3/4 cup Greek dressing
3. 1 cup olive medley
4. 1 cup of grape or cherry tomatoes
5. 1-1.5 cups of feta cheese
6. Optional: 1/8 cup of red wine vinegar for acidity
1. Wash sprouts.
2. Cut sprouts in half then cut into 0.5-1 cm portions as seen below.
3. Chop olives, tomatoes to desired sizes.
4. Dress sprouts with salad dressing and toppings as you would any salad.
5. Optional: Add a little red wine vinegar for acidity.
Brussels sprouts have double the fiber, triple the protein, one hundred times more vitamin C, and double the vitamin B6 than Romaine lettuce
Brussels sprouts are so healthy they are considered a #superfood (4) which is defined as a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and #wellness. In theory, the more super foods we incorporate into our diets, the healthier we may become. Incorporating Brussels sprouts into your salad routine can potentially benefit you by:
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