Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad

Salad Ingredients:

Brussel Sprouts (1 pound or about 5 Cups)
Pomegranate Seeds
Dried Cranberries or Dried Cherries
1 Honey Crisp Apple
Walnuts, Pine Nuts, or Sliced Almonds

Dressing Ingredients:

1 Orange (juice and some zest)
1/4 Vidalia or any Sweet Onion
2-3 Medjool Dates OR 2 Tbsp Maple Syrup (depending on preference)
2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar OR Juice of 1 Lemon
1 Tsp Pumpkin Seeds
1/4 Tsp Cinnamon

With a large sharp knife, trim off the stems, cut the Brussels in half lengthwise, then place cut side down on the board and finely shred the sprouts.
Place in a large bowl and toss with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Set aside while you prepare the dressing.

In a good blender combine all the dressing ingredients and blend until smooth, add salt and cracked black pepper to taste.

Place Brussel Sprouts into a large bowl, chop the Apple into small bite-size pieces, chop or break the walnuts by hand. Toss all ingredients together and then pour some dressing on top, toss again and enjoy!

Toss in some chopped parsley as a garnish.