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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
This Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad offers a crisp and refreshing combination of thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, bright apple chunks, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, and salty Parmesan cheese. The salad is dressed in a tangy maple mustard vinaigrette that balances acidity and sweetness. Its texture contrast and fresh flavors make it a versatile side dish or light meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
215 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- black pepper to taste
- kosher salt to taste
For the Salad:
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts ends trimmed
- 1 apple chopped (or 2 small apples, honeycrisp, large
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded or shaved
- black pepper to taste
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- First, make the maple mustard dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, pure maple syrup, mustard, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Next, shave the brussels sprouts. Use a food processor with the slicing attachment and pulse until the brussels sprouts are thinly sliced. You can also use a mandoline or sharp knife if you don't have a food processor.
- Place the shredded brussels sprouts in a large bowl. Add the chopped apple, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle the salad with the dressing and toss well. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
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Notes
- Keep the salad refrigerated in an airtight container; it will stay fresh and crunchy for up to four days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
8g
Calories
215kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
93mg
(4%)
Potassium
309mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
475IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
50.2mg
(56%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8g | |
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 93mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 475IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 50.2mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.