
4.7 from 18 votes
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
A beautiful shaved Brussels sprouts salad recipe with kale, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and Parmesan - and a zippy lemon yogurt dressing that brings it all together. A gorgeous fresh winter salad that's perfect for holiday entertaining!
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings as a side
Calories: 301 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
for the salad:
- 8 oz. curly kale stems removed and finely chopped (about 6 cups)
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 lb. Brussels sprouts finely shredded or very thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
- ⅔ c. shaved or shredded parmesan cheese about 2.5 ounces
- ½ c. dried cranberries
- ⅓ c. dry-roasted sunflower seeds
for the Zippy Lemon Yogurt Dressing (yield: about 3/4 cup):
- ½ c. nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- zest of 2 medium lemons about 2 teaspoons
- ¼ c. freshly squeezed lemon juice from about 1 of the medium lemons above
- 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. honey
- 1 large clove garlic very finely minced or grated
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
- For the salad: Place chopped kale in a large serving bowl. Top with salt and pepper. Massage kale by grabbing large handfuls and squeezing gently until the kale is darker in color, softened, and more fragrant. Repeat several times, grabbing fresh handfuls of kale as you go. This will make the kale more tender and less bitter - don't skip this step!
- Add shaved Brussels sprouts to bowl, fluffing the strands with your fingers to separate the shreds. Toss to combine Brussels sprouts with the kale.
- For the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight jar for up to 1 week.
- To assemble the salad: Drizzle two-thirds of the dressing over the top and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle salad with Parmesan, cranberries, and sunflower seeds over the top. Toss lightly. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste and add as much extra dressing as you like. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
- from The Well Plated Cookbook by Erin Clarke of Well Plated
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
301kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
1759mg
(73%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1 | |
Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
Protein | 13g | 26% |
Fat | 18g | 28% |
Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
Sodium | 1759mg | 73% |
Fiber | 6g | 24% |
Sugar | 16g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.