5 from 48 votes
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad
This Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad combines finely sliced Brussels sprouts and Tuscan kale with a tangy dressing of lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, shallot, and garlic. Topped with pomegranate seeds, diced avocado, candied walnuts, and shaved Parmesan, it offers crisp textures and bright, nutty, and creamy flavor contrasts in a fresh, vibrant salad.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
382 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 1 Tuscan kale stemmed and leaves thinly sliced, bunch
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons shallot minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- salt coarse salt; freshly cracked black pepper; to taste
- black pepper coarse salt; freshly cracked black pepper; to taste
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 cup walnuts chopped, candied
- Parmesan Cheese shaved, for garnish
Instructions
- Using a mandolin, thinly slice the Brussels sprouts. Place in a large bowl, add the kale and toss to combine
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, shallot, garlic and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the Brussels sprouts and kale and toss to coat well. Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds, avocado, candied walnuts and parmesan cheese over the salad and toss to combine.
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Notes
- Use a mandolin, food processor, or sharp knife to slice Brussels sprouts very thinly for better texture.
- Adjust acidity and seasoning in the dressing to taste based on bitter greens’ intensity.
- The salad can be served as a side or light meal, with toppings adding texture and flavor variety.
Nutrition Information
Calories
382kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Sodium
131mg
(5%)
Potassium
690mg
(15%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
5119IU
(102%)
Vitamin C
121mg
(134%)
Calcium
172mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 690mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 5119IU | 102% |
| Vitamin C | 121mg | 134% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.