Easy Brussel Sprout Salad – Quick Facts
- Ready In: 30 Minutes
- Serves: 10
- Key Ingredients: Shaved Brussel sprouts, homemade vinaigrette, parmesan, bacon, apples
- Origin: I love pairing fresh salads with hearty main courses like grilled ham or prime rib. So I leaned into my favorite seasonal flavors and the result is this flavor packed brussel sprout salad that’s perfect for the holidays or family gatherings.
Its sister salad is this hearty Thanksgiving Salad which has similar ingredients including candied pecans, crumbled feta, and red onion.
Key Ingredients & Substitutions
Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.
- Shaved Brussel Sprouts: Find pre-shredded brussel sprouts in the produce section. Or shred them yourself using a mandoline or a food processor.
- Shaved Parmesan: Make this dairy-free by omitting completely or using a dairy-free parmesan.
- Vinaigrette: This homemade vinaigrette really is the best, but you can always use a store-bought version.
How To Shave Brussel Sprouts For Salad
Start by removing the outer leaves of each brussel sprout and then slice off the hard end. The quickest and safest way to slice brussel sprouts is with a food processor using the slicing blade. Alternatively, you can slice them manually using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife. Be sure to use some cut resistant gloves if using the mandoline!
How Do You Make A Brussel Sprout Salad
Step 1: Add all of the vinaigrette ingredients to a food processor.
Step 2: Blend until smooth.
Step 3: Assemble salad.
Step 4: Top with homemade citrus champagne vinaigrette and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs & Tips
You can use a mandoline slicer, but be warned! This handy tool can quickly lead to a sliced finger, so wear those protective golves! A food processor using the slicing attachment is quick and safe. Also know that we have a shaved brussel sprouts tutorial right on the blog!
Can you eat raw Brussels sprouts in a salad
Yes! This hearty vegetable becomes quite tender once shaved and softens up a bit thanks to the acid in the vinaigrette.
Do you cook Brussels sprouts for salad
Cooked brussel sprouts will work in this recipe. The texture will be less crisp, but it’ll work! We have a quick tutorial on how to use your cast iron skillet to cook up shaved brussel sprouts.
What flavors pair well with Brussel sprouts?
This hearty vegetable works great with both savory or sweet ingredients. Our personal favorites are roasted brussel sprouts with pancetta, maple bacon brussel sprouts, and crispy parmesan brussel sprouts.
How long do shaved Brussels sprouts last?
Store shaved brussel sprouts in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to three days. Store the shaved brussel sprout salad in the fridge separate from the dressing for up to 3 days.
This is the perfect dish to make ahead of time. Just wait to slice the apples for right before serving so that they don’t turn brown. And hold on adding the dressing until you’re ready to dig in!
Easily make this recipe dairy-free by using a dairy-free cheese.
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Ingredients
Citrus Champagne Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons sweet yellow onion, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 teaspoons orange juice concentrate
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon honey
Salad:
- 1 pound fresh brussel sprouts, shaved (about 4 cups)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shaved
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 4 slices of cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup pepitas
- 2 honey crisp apples, chopped
- 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Dressing: put all the dressing ingredients in a small food processor or blender and blend on high until fully combined.
- Build Salad: put all the salad ingredients in a large bowl and mix to combine.
- Toss with Dressing: pour the dressing over the top of the salad and toss to coat. Taste and make any adjustments, as needed.
- Serve: enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Shaved Brussel Sprouts: Buy pre-shaved brussel sprouts or use a mandoline or the slicing attachment to your food processor.
- Salad Ingredients: feel free to adjust any of the salad ingredients according to your own personal preferences.
- Make Ahead: this is a great salad to prep ahead of time – just cut the apples right before serving so they don’t turn brown and don’t add any dressing before serving (or things will get soggy).
- Dairy Free: omit the parmesan cheese or swap with a dairy-free alternative.
Liz says
OMG talk about fresh! This salad has it all from little pops of juiciness from the pomegranate to delicious savory bacon pieces. The shaved brussel sprouts are so tender and soak up all the amazing flavors from the homemade dressing. Thank you!
Lacey says
This looks delicious! Do you think another green leafy would work here; shredded brussel sprouts seems like a lot of work. Also, what seasoning makes your pepitas look so appetizing? Yum!
Erin says
Hi Lacy – some stores have pre-shredded brussel sprouts, so I would check there first – and if you use a mandoline it really isn’t too hard. BUT if you still want to use something else, you can use a chopped romaine if you want, just definitely serve the dressing on the side so the lettuce doesn’t wilt (something you don’t have to worry about too much with brussel sprouts). Fro the pepitas we might have used a honey-roasted pepita here!