Copycat Cracker Barrel Brussel Sprouts n Kale Salad Recipe
CRACKER BARREL COPYCAT RECIPE – BRUSSEL SPROUTS N KALE SALAD – SHREDDED BRUSSEL SPROUTS AND KALE, CRAISINS, AND PECANS, DRESSED IN A MAPLE VINAIGRETTE
Have you tried this new side at Cracker Barrel? It’s a delicious healthy salad of shredded brussel sprouts and kale, craisins, and crunchy pecans, all dressed in a maple vinaigrette. And it’s so easy to make at home! I put this recipe together and it tastes just like the real deal 🙂
You’ll just need 4 basic ingredients for the salad: brussel sprouts, kale, craisins, and pecans.
Shred or chop the brussel sprouts and kale as thinly as possible. You want them to be like shaved strands. You should have fairly equal amounts of kale and brussel sprouts.
Toast the pecans in a skillet over high heat for 60-90 seconds. Add the pecans and the craisins to the bowl.
Next mix up the maple vinaigrette and pour it over the salad.
Toss salad until coated in vinaigrette and let sit in fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
That’s it! Such an easy and tasty fresh healthy side. 🙂
Copycat Cracker Barrel Brussel Sprouts n Kale Salad
Shredded brussel sprouts and kale, craisins, and toasted pecans dressed in a maple vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale
- 1 lb. brussel sprouts
- 1 6 oz. bag craisins
- 8 oz. chopped pecans
Maple Vinaigrette
- 1/2 c. olive oil
- 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
- 4 Tbs. maple syrup
- 1 tsp. dry mustard
Instructions
- 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. Let sit in fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Editor’s note: This post was originally published in May 2017.
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John Butler
May 29, 2019Do you include the hard core of the Brussels Sprouts or remove it? Use a chopper to chop both Brussels Sprouts and Kale. Is there an easier method?
Abby Robinson
May 30, 2019Hi John! We slice the hard core off of the end of the Brussel sprouts and throw it away. Then you can either slice the Brussel sprouts and kale by hand, or even use a food processor to chop them to the desired size!
Jodi
July 29, 2019Great recipe! I’ve only had the cracker barrel version once but this tastes about like I remember. I used about half the amount of craisins and pecans – I used toasted, chopped pecans, maybe the flavor goes further? Easy enough to adjust to taste. The longer this sits in the fridge, the better it gets.
Sandra
August 17, 2019What would be considered a serving? I want to keep it around 300 calories if possible. Thank you for sharing.
Abby Robinson
August 27, 2019Sandra, I am not sure on how many calories are in a serving! I would say 1/2-3/4 cup would be a “serving.”
Courtney Whitaker
November 8, 2019Hoe many servings is this recipe?
Courtney R Whitaker
November 8, 2019Oops! How* many
Abby Robinson
November 8, 2019I’d say about 8!
Abby Robinson
November 8, 2019It depends on how big your servings are, but I’d say about 8 servings!
Linda Park
January 2, 2020Any idea how many carbs in a serving?
Cindy
February 20, 2020Did you know that the name of the vegetable is Brussels sprouts? I believe they’re named after the capital of Belgium. I would love to see the missing “s” added to “Brussel.” 🙂
Terri Murphy
January 26, 2021I made this tonight and it was delicious without waiting for 4 hrs so can’t til tomorrow to try it! Thank you so much!
Brenda G Deas
January 4, 2022I had some curly kale in my garden and some brussels sprouts in the fridge. I need a salad to go with the main dish (15 bean soup) for supper. Since I had all the ingredients I decided to try your recipe. I tasted it when it was put together, and added a little sea salt and freshly ground pepper (to suit my taste). It is very good, even before it marinates. I will be making this again! Thank you.
Abby Robinson
May 4, 2022Glad you enjoyed it!