If you overdid it with the Halloween candy or simply love a good salad, then we have just the thing for you.   This delightfully satisfying, crunchy, filling, creamy Brussels Sprouts salad covers all the bases – cruciferous greens, tahini, lemon juice, almonds and more.  It’s something you can prepare ahead of time for lunches and it makes for a great side at dinner.

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CREAMY TAHINI BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD

Vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free, dairy free

Recipe by Jentry Lee Hull Inspired by Once Upon a Chef

Yields ~4-6 servings

 

SALAD INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli slaw (available at Trader Joe’s)
  • ¼ cup shallots or onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds

DRESSING INGREDIENTS

  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp. vinegar (I used a combination of red wine and apple cider)
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • ½ cup tahini, or to desired thickness
  • ½ tsp. pink Himalayan salt
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder

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METHOD

  • Prepare Brussels sprouts – wash, peel away unwanted, brown leaves, remove stems, cut in half, and thinly slice (lengthwise).
  • In a large bowl, combine Brussels sprouts, broccoli slaw, shallots/onion, and almonds.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.
  • Combine dressing with salad mixture, toss, and adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Serve chilled. Enjoy!

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Coach Jentry

 

Gumsaba Outdoor Fitness Class schedule Thursday 11/3/16

5:30AM Sunrise Danville Womens only class – Coach Briana – Chipper Circuit

5:30AM Sunrise Danville Mens only class – Coach Joel – Chipper Circuit

6AM Sunup Moraga Co-Ed class – Coach James – Battle Rope Slam Down

6AM Sunup Lafayette Co-Ed class – Coach Jentry – Chipper Circuit

8:15AM Sunshine Moraga Womens only Class – Coach James – Battle Rope Slam Down

9AM Sunshine Walnut Creek Womens class – Coach Briana – Chipper Circuit

11:00AM Cytosport Advanced Boot Camp at the Park  – Coach Briana (private class)

12:00PM Cytosport Vinyasa Flow Yoga – Coach Jentry (private class) 

3:30PM Varsity Stretching – Miramonte – Coach Michelle + Coach Piper (private class)