Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
This Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad comes together quickly using a beautiful array of flavors from raw Brussels sprouts, crisp apples, cranberries, nuts, goat cheese, and a homemade vinaigrette!
Ingredients
For the mustard Vinaigrette
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sweet onion chopped or minced, or shallot
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 1 lemon juiced
- ½ teaspoon thyme minced, fresh
For the Brussel Sprout Salad
- 4 cups Brussels sprouts shaved
- 1 apple diced
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup walnuts roasted and chopped
- 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
Instructions
Making the Mustard Vinaigrette
- In a small bowl, add the shallot, dijon, garlic, lemon juice and thyme and whisk to combine.
- Add the olive oil, whisking constantly until the dressing is fully mixed. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Assembling the Salad
- In a large bowl, add the shaved brussel sprouts, apple, cranberries, walnuts, and goat cheese.
- Drizzle the dressing over top and and toss to combine.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- This salad is best eaten immediately. If storing any leftovers, the apples may turn brown but the salad is still safe to eat up to 3-4 days.
- Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7days. Stir or shake prior to using
- Use apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar instead of lemon juice.
- Use grainy mustard or regular mustard instead of Dijon.
- Leave out the onion if desired.
- Buy Brussel sprouts already shaved at the store or you can grating them using a mandolin slicer, box grater or even grating food processor attachment, or use a knife.
- Use whatever apple you prefer.
- Substitute dried cherries for the cranberries.
- Swap the walnuts for roasted chopped pecans or almonds.
- Use feta cheese in place of goat cheese if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 403
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 403kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 498mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1003IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 92mg | 102% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.