Fall is here, and our favorite way to fuel up for our upcoming 2025 harvest? Fresh, crunchy, nutty salads. This wholesome meal is a literal workout for your face. ;)
This one’s got it all: shaved brussels sprouts, tender zucchini, sweet dates, and of course, a perfect CORKY'S NUTS trio (or foursome if you add poms!) - whole Raw Organic Walnuts, our award-winning Cold Pressed Organic Walnut Oil, & Olive Oil. Tossed in a maple-kissed vinaigrette, it’s a salad that’s simple, seasonal, and bursting with flavor.
Serves four as a main course, or six as a side.
INGREDIENTS
Salad
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2 lbs brussels sprouts, trimmed and shaved thin
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1 medium zucchini, shaved into ribbons, or sliced into thin pieces
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½ cup CORKY'S NUTS Raw Organic Walnuts, chopped (plus a few for sprinkling)
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6–8 dates, pitted + chopped
Maple Walnut Vinaigrette
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3 Tbsp CORKY'S NUTS Cold Pressed Organic Walnut Oil
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3 Tbsp CORKY'S NUTS Olive Oil
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2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
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2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
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1 tsp mustard
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1–2 tsp maple syrup
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Pinch of salt + freshly cracked pepper to taste
Optional Flair & Toppings
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Fresh herbs like thinly sliced mint
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Pomegranate arils for a pop of color
DIRECTIONS
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Toss the shaved Brussels sprouts, zucchini, dates, and walnuts together in a large bowl.
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Whisk or shake all the vinaigrette ingredients until smooth and emulsified.
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Pour over the salad and gently toss so everything gets coated.
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Garnish with extra walnuts and any optional extras (below).
- Don't have dates on hand? Try any stone fruit, raisins, dried apricots, or sliced grapes!
From our orchards to your table - this salad is crunchy, sweet, nutty, and family-approved. Perfect on its own, as a side, or alongside roasted chicken, salmon, or a cozy grain bowl.
Enjoy and happy Fall!
