Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Cabbage & Apples

This healthy Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Cabbage and Apples is the perfect side dish for any meal. Also goes great on tacos! (gluten free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan)

I have a confession to make: I need a little crunch in my life. With the cold weather not letting up, my slow cooker and stock pot have taken over the kitchen. And whether I’d like to admit it or not, the nice thing about making slow cooked soups and stews is that it requires minimal effort, which is perfect because I’ve been pretty lazy in the kitchen during the week.

The slow cooking process can sometimes make veggies and other ingredients overly soft and sometimes mushy if overcooked. Don’t get me wrong – all the slow cooked soups and stews are tasty and flavorful, but I’m craving a little variety. I need some crunch.

What better way to fully experience the crunch factor than making a slaw? Today I’m sharing with you a recipe for healthy brussels sprouts slaw with cabbage and apples served with a lemon-dijon vinaigrette and chopped walnuts.

Let me toot my own horn for a bit – this is seriously the perfect side dish. You’ve got your Brussels sprouts, Granny Smith apples and walnuts, all topped with an easy lemon-dijon vinaigrette made with honey and Dijon mustard.

It goes perfectly with any protein and is great as a topping on tacos to help add some brightness and crunch. Here are some taco recipes that would be go great with this slaw.

• Mexican Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas Tacos
• Fish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Crema
• Slow Cooker Chipotle Beef Tinga Tacos

If you’re looking to save some time, many grocery stores like Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and even your local grocery store carry bags of pre-shredded Brussels sprouts and pre-shredded bags of red/green cabbage. They definitely come in handy when you’re in a pinch. And while I haven’t found a great substitute for the lemon-dijon vinaigrette, there are many dressings that could work really well with this slaw. Some of the flavors and brands I recommend are:

• Tessemae’s All Natural Green Goddess Dressing (soooooo good!)
• Tessemae’s All Natural Zesty Ranch
• Annie’s Homegrown Lemon & Chive Dressing

Annie’s brand can be found in many grocery stores and even larger stores like Target. I’ve only been able to find Tessemae’s brand at Whole Foods (in the refrigerated section).

The best part of this dish is how well it holds up in the fridge. The toughness of the shredded Brussels sprouts and red cabbage lend themselves very well to leftovers or even just making this dish hours ahead of time. And because of the lemon juice in the vinaigrette, the Granny Smith apples don’t turn brown quickly and stay fresher longer.

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