Brussels sprouts are a food rich in vitamins and fiber, providing many health benefits; however, this vegetable is still quite unfamiliar to many Vietnamese families. Today, TasteVN will share with you 2 ways to make fresh and crunchy Brussels sprouts salad that is delicious and appealing. Let’s get cooking and immediately add these 2 salads to your cooking notebook!
1. Brussels Sprouts Salad with Walnut
Preparation
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Brussels Sprouts Salad with Walnut Serves 4 people
Brussels sprouts 900 gr Olive oil 6 tablespoons Walnut 60 gr Ricotta cheese 100 gr Balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Honey 1/2 tablespoon Cinnamon powder 1/4 teaspoon (cinnamon) Cranberries or raisins 2 tablespoons Minced garlic 1 teaspoon Salt/pepper to taste Brown sugar 4 tablespoons
Information about the ingredients
What is a pecan?
- Pecan is a tree species that originates from North America and Mexico. Many people often confuse pecans with walnuts; however, they are two different types. A typical pecan has an outer shell that is brown-yellow and beige, with the nut making up 40 – 60% of the fruit’s weight.
- You can find pecans for sale at dry goods markets or in large supermarkets and grocery stores.
- If you cannot find this type of nut, you can substitute it with walnuts.
What is Balsamic vinegar? Where to buy it?
- Balsamic vinegar is very famous in Italy and is commonly used in traditional dishes of this country.
- Thanks to its moderate sourness, Balsamic vinegar is often favored in salads, grilled dishes in Western style, for making sauces,…
- You can choose to buy Balsamic vinegar at stores specializing in imported food ingredients.
Tools needed
How to prepare Mini Cabbage Salad with Walnut
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Prepare the cabbage
When buying cabbage, remove any leaves that are rotten or damaged (if any), then soak the cabbage in water mixed with 1 teaspoon of salt for about 10 minutes to clean off dirt, then rinse with clean water and let it drain before cutting it in half.
Put the cabbage in a bowl, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and 4 tablespoons of olive oil, then mix well and let the cabbage soak for about 5 – 15 minutes.
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Roast the cabbage
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.
Place the seasoned cabbage on a baking tray and spread it evenly.
Put the cabbage in the oven and roast at 200 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes until the cabbage is cooked and golden brown on all sides.
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Make sauce with pecans
Place a pan on the stove, add 4 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of water into the pan. Turn the heat to low and stir well until the ingredients are completely dissolved.
When the sauce starts to boil, add the pecans into the pan, continue to stir for about 1 minute until the sauce coats the pecans evenly, then turn off the heat.
Pour all the pecan sauce onto a plate, or a clean cutting board, spread it out evenly, and let it cool so that the syrup solidifies.
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Mix the salad
Add 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper into a bowl and stir well.
Next, add the roasted cabbage, pecan sauce, ricotta cheese, and 2 tablespoons of dried cranberries into the bowl, then mix thoroughly. Our dish is now complete.
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Finished product
Enjoy the tiny cabbage salad with walnuts topped with creamy, rich dressing, crispy and sweet cabbage that not only provides nutrition but also adds variety to your meal.
2. Tiny cabbage fruit salad
Preparation
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Mini Cabbage Fruit Salad Serves 4 people
Mini cabbage 450 gr Dried cranberries 125 gr (cranberries) Pomegranate 2 pieces Pear 1 piece Green apple 1 piece Red apple 1 piece Grilled bacon 225 gr Walnuts 2 tablespoons Feta cheese 125 gr Chopped green onions 1 tablespoon Olive oil 8 tablespoons Lemon juice 4 tablespoons Honey 2 tablespoons Mustard 1/2 teaspoon Chia seeds 1 tablespoon Salt a little
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to Choose Fresh Apples
- Choose apples that are round, plump, feel heavy, and are firm.
- Choose smooth, shiny apples with vibrant colors.
- It is advisable to select apples that are carefully wrapped in bags or plastic.
- Avoid apples with bruised, worm-eaten skins or signs of spoilage.
How to Choose Fresh Pears
- When choosing pears, opt for those that are rounded, with a concave bottom; shiny skins indicate they will be sweet, crisp, and juicy.
- Choose pears with fresh stems, not dried out, and avoid those that are bruised, rotten, or have dark spots.
- You can find fresh pears at markets, supermarkets, or large grocery stores.
How to Choose Fresh Pomegranates
- Choose pomegranates that are slightly square in shape and feel heavy, as these have thin skins and more seeds.
- Sweet pomegranates usually have shiny, yellow or yellow-red skins, with the blossom end slightly cracked.
- Avoid pomegranates that are worm-eaten, rotten, or bruised.
How to make Mini Cabbage Fruit Salad
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Prepare the fruits
To remove dirt, red apples, green apples, and pears should be soaked in water with a little salt for about 15 minutes after purchase. Then rinse them with cold water, drain, and cut into small cubes.
After purchasing, wash the pomegranate, cut it in half, and separate the seeds.
For the mini cabbage, cut off the root and wash it thoroughly with water, then drain and cut into strips.
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Make the salad dressing
In a bowl, add 8 tablespoons of olive oil, 4 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1/2 teaspoon of mustard, 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mix well until the ingredients are dissolved and combined.
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Mixing the salad
Put green apples, red apples, pears, pomegranates, cranberries, walnuts, bacon, feta cheese, and finely chopped green onions into a large bowl, then drizzle the prepared dressing over the top, and mix the mixture well.
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Final product
In just a few simple steps, you have a delicious and attractive mini cabbage fruit salad with a sweet and sour, rich dressing, and the fruits retain their freshness, crunchiness, and sweetness. This salad not only provides nutrition but also adds more variety to your meal!
How to choose fresh and delicious baby cabbage
- Baby cabbage is usually sold in pre-packaged forms at supermarkets and food stores. You should pay attention to choose boxes that have complete information, origin, and expiration date on the packaging.
- When selecting, be sure to choose those cabbages that are intact, have firmness, and have the characteristic green color, with skin that is not scratched or bruised. If the cabbage feels soft and has water oozing out when touched, do not buy it.
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Hope the article will help you have more 2 ways to make baby cabbage salad that is tasty, good for shape, and beautiful for skin. Wish you success in your preparation!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel: Fifteen Spatulas and Sweet and Savory Meals Blog
