Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
This Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad features thinly sliced Brussels sprouts tossed with crisp apple slices, crunchy almonds, tart cranberries, diced red onion, and creamy goat cheese. A bright lemon vinaigrette with Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic dresses the salad, blending acidity and sweetness for a fresh, crunchy dish. Letting the salad sit briefly allows flavors to meld. This salad offers contrasting textures and a balance of sharp, sweet, and tangy notes, making it refreshing and suitable as a side or light meal.
Ingredients
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts shaved or thinly sliced
- 1 red apple cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup almonds sliced
- 1/2 cup cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 2 ounces goat cheese
Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 large lemon juiced (approx 1/3 cup juice, plural
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1-2 garlic minced, cloves
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the dressing by combining all the of dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Use a whisk to vigorously blend and emulsify the dressing.
- Add all of the salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing on top and toss the salad to combine.
Notes
- Allow the salad to sit for about 30 minutes after tossing to enhance flavor absorption.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to a few days to keep freshness.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 684IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 67mg | 74% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.