Brussels Sprout Apple Slaw with Cranberries and Walnuts

No other vegetable has caused such controversy at the dinner table. Some may love Brussels sprouts’ fresh sweetness, while others loathe their tangy bitterness. If you’re still wary of these mini cabbages, try this easy slaw with a sweet touch of apples, dried cranberries, and walnuts to cut down on the bitter flavor. It packs a delicious punch and adding cruciferous vegetables, like Brussels sprouts, to your diet can help lower risk for certain cancers, especially those of the colon, mouth, esophagus, and stomach.

Makes 8 servings (1/2 cup each)

Ingredients

3/4 lb. Brussels sprouts

1 Fuji or Gala apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped

2/3 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper

1/3 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice

1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Trim bottom from sprouts and remove any loose or bruised leaves. Place shredding disc or fine slicing disc in a food processor, and using a feeder tube, gradually shred Brussels sprouts; there will be about 4-1/2 cups. Transfer shredded sprouts to the mixing bowl.

2. Add apple, cranberries, walnuts, salt, pepper, and lemon juice and stir with a fork to combine. Add oil and stir well. Cover and refrigerate slaw for 1 to 3 hours or overnight for flavors to marinate. Re-stir before serving.