Roasted Carrot, Brussels Sprout, and Cranberry Salad

Roasted Carrot, Brussels Sprout, and Cranberry Salad
Roasted Carrot, Brussels Sprout, and Cranberry Salad
A mix of roasted and raw veggies and a poppy seed dressing bring a pleasing variety of textures to this holiday side.
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  • Served Person: 2–4 servings
Salad Carrot Paprika Pepper Vinegar Cranberry Poppy Brussels Sprout Thanksgiving Side Wheat/Gluten-Free Dairy Free
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. poppy seeds
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 medium carrots (about 8 oz.), sliced on a diagonal 1/4" thick
  • 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
  • 6 oz. brussels sprouts, leaves separated
  • Carbohydrate 15 g(5%)
  • Fat 7 g(11%)
  • Fiber 4 g(15%)
  • Protein 2 g(4%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(5%)
  • Sodium 283 mg(12%)
  • Calories 128

Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss carrots, paprika, cayenne, 1 Tbsp. oil, and 1/2 tsp. salt on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until carrots are tender and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, bring vinegar and 2 Tbsp. water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat (or microwave in a medium heatproof bowl). Remove from heat, add cranberries, and let sit 10 minutes. Strain cranberries through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl; set cranberries aside. Pour out all but 1 Tbsp. soaking liquid from bowl and whisk in poppy seeds and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and 1/4 tsp. salt. Add brussels sprout leaves, carrots, and reserved cranberries and toss to combine.

Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss carrots, paprika, cayenne, 1 Tbsp. oil, and 1/2 tsp. salt on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until carrots are tender and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, bring vinegar and 2 Tbsp. water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat (or microwave in a medium heatproof bowl). Remove from heat, add cranberries, and let sit 10 minutes. Strain cranberries through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl; set cranberries aside. Pour out all but 1 Tbsp. soaking liquid from bowl and whisk in poppy seeds and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and 1/4 tsp. salt. Add brussels sprout leaves, carrots, and reserved cranberries and toss to combine.