Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
Description
The salad focuses on very thinly shaved Brussels sprouts to create a tender yet crunchy base. Adding chopped apple gives a crisp freshness that contrasts with the earthiness of the sprouts. Dried cranberries provide a sweet tartness, while toasted sunflower seeds add crunch. Parmesan introduces a salty, savory element, and chives bring a mild onion flavor.
The dressing combines extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to dress the salad with a bright, tangy finish that complements the natural flavors. Tossing the dressing just before serving keeps the vegetables crisp.
This salad pairs well with grilled meats or as a light first course. It benefits from immediate serving after dressing to maintain its texture. Shaving Brussels sprouts can be done with a knife, mandolin, or food processor, allowing flexibility based on available tools.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Brussels sprouts shaved (from 1 lb) or buy pre-shaved
- 1 apple chopped (or any crisp apple, honeycrisp, medium
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded or shaved
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds toasted, (or pine nuts)
- 1/3 cup chives chopped
Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice from 1 large or 2 medium lemons, fresh
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp black pepper ground
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry brussels sprouts. Trim off the stems and remove and discard any dry or wilted leaves. Shave brussels sprouts with your desired method* and place them in a large bowl.
- Top the shaved Brussels sprouts with chopped apple, cranberries, parmesan cheese, sunflower seeds, and chives.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Notes
- Shave Brussels sprouts by cutting in half and slicing thinly with a knife, using a mandolin slicer, or a food processor with a slicing disk.
- Dress salad just before serving to keep sprouts crisp.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people as a side salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbs | 20g | |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 309mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 604IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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