John and I travelled to FL for Christmas this year and stopped at Cracker Barrel on the way home for dinner. One of their new sides is a Brussel Sprout and Kale Salad that we just loved. I went online to get the recipe and pretty much followed it. If you’ve never had this salad and never been to Cracker Barrel, you have to try this salad! We made it on New Year’s Eve and we just finished it up today, 1-3-18. I hope you will like it as much as we did! By the way, I had it with the lightly fried (cornmeal) Catfish. YUM Getting hungry again!
Copycat Cracker Barrel Brussel Sprouts n Kale Salad 2017
Shredded brussel sprouts and kale, craisins, and toasted pecans dressed in a maple vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale, stems removed, rinsed and shredded in food processor
- 1 lb. fresh brussel sprouts, rinsed, trimmed and shredded in food processor
- 1 6 oz. bag craisins (dried cranberries)
- 8 oz. pecans, chopped & toasted in hot skillet 60-90 seconds before adding to salad
Maple Viniagrette
- 1/2 C olive oil
- 1/4 C apple cider vinegar
- 4 T first drawn pure maple syrup
- 1 t dry mustard
DIRECTIONS Shred or thinly slice kale and brussel sprouts and put in salad bowl. Toast pecans in skillet over high heat for 60-90 seconds.Add pecans and craisins to bowl. Blend all vinaigrette ingredients well.Pour vinaigrette over salad and stir to evenly coat. Serve immediately or refridgerate and use. Mix will hold well in a tight container for several days. Absolutely delicious!
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What is first drawn pure maple syrup? Do you think I could just use regular maple pancake syrup?
Thanks
Can i use lemon juice instead of oil?
Thank you, Irma, for your question.
I use olive oil in this recipe. I believe if you replaced it with lemon juice it would alter the flavor and texture of this salad. However, I think you could add a bit of lemon juice with the olive oil. Since you aren’t cooking the olive oil, this is a pretty healthy way to eat this salad.
Went to the restaurant to get a quart. Was sold out checked and found your recipe. Gonna make it tonight. Wish me luck. Found out that 2 of the veggies are good to lower blood sugar also
This is very simple to make and it’s so good. Yours will be, too! Feel free to comment on how you thought it turned out.
I’m gonna make this tonight went by the restaurant and they was sold out. Wish me luck
Good luck! It’s fun to make and very addictive!
went Cracker Barrel 10/25,19 and had Kale and Brussels Sprout salad it was wonderful Thank You for the recipe, sending it to my girls Again Thank You
I hope they enjoy it as much as you did!
I will try this. I love it at Cracker Barrel. They have great food. Homey and down to earth. Took my friend there last week and suggested this salad to her and she loved it too.
This is easy to make and you can have it whenever you want!
Tried this yesterday, loved it..!
Came home and looked up the recipe ,so I can make it myself…
I’m so glad you did. It’s alot of fun to make and even more fun to eat! Thanks for letting us know!
So anxious to try to make this salad – have had it at CB several times. THanks for sharing.
Hi Ruth, thank you for your comment. We love this salad because it is so unique and refreshing especially in the summer. Fresh is always best!
Can you use thawed frozen Brussel sprouts?
Yes, you can use thawed Brussel sprouts, but it won’t be as crunchy!
Hi, I had this salad a few weeks ago again for the second time the first was in July 2018 and I have wondered how I could get this recipe. Thank you so excited now can’t wait to make it myself.
I just visited Cracker Barrel two days ago and ordered this side dish. It was delicious. I searched on the internet to see if I could find a recipe that sounded familiar and your recipe sounded the closest. I’m looking forward to trying it.
Thank you for posting.
Blessings.
Gillian
Hi Gillian,
Thank you for your comment and suggestion. This recipe keeps well in the refrigerator for days. It does make a large amount. This probably would feed 6-10 people.