Roasted Carrot, Brussels Sprout, and Cranberry Salad

A warm and colorful salad featuring tender roasted carrots, fresh brussels sprout leaves, and plump rehydrated cranberries, seasoned with smoked paprika and a poppy seed vinaigrette.

4 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • 4 medium carrots
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
  • 6 oz brussels sprouts
  • brussels sprout leaves

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    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.

    20 min

  2. 2.

    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.

    15 min