Fresh Brussels sprouts salad with apple and brown rice

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cups Brussels sprouts
• 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
• 1 cup cooked brown basmati rice at room temperature
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

Preparation:

1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, and ginger. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
2. Shred the Brussels sprouts in a food processor, mandoline, or with a very sharp knife. Add them to the bowl with the dressing.
3. Add the apple, brown rice, and parsley to the Brussels sprouts and toss. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.