Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe
This Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad features thinly sliced raw Brussels sprouts combined with red onion and walnuts, dressed in a vinaigrette of red wine vinegar, olive oil, tahini, and herbs. Finished with pomegranate arils and crumbled feta, the salad balances crunchy texture with creamy, tart, and slightly sweet flavors. It’s a refreshing and textured salad best served fresh as a side.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tsp dill weed tips
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Brussels Sprout Salad
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Make the dressing by mixing the red wine vinegar, olive oil, tahini, dill weeds, oregano, honey, salt and pepper in a bowl and set aside.
- To make the salad, cut the ends of the brussels sprouts and thinly slice them. To do so, you can use a mandoline with a safety guard or a food processor with a slicer disk.
- Mix the shredded brussels sprouts with sliced onion and chopped walnuts. Add in the dressing and mix to combine.
- Transfer to a serving platter or a shallow bowl. Top with pomegranate arils and crumbled feta.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh to retain crispness and flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Optional mix-ins include pepitas, sunflower seeds, apples, pears, or goat cheese for variation.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 539mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 650mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 948IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 101mg | 112% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.