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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

This Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad is the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory, making it a great way to upgrade your usual salad. Enjoy it as a side salad or add chicken or salmon to make it a complete entree.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Calories: 326
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb brussels sprouts ends trimmed and thinly shaved
  • 1 large honeycrisp apple thinly sliced
  • ½ cup toasted pepitas
  • ½ cup pecorino romano cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp dried cranberries no sugar added
  • 2 tbsp shallot finely diced
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice (approximately ½ of a lemon)
  • 1 ½ tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ¼ tsp salt or to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • mandolin slicer
  • food processor

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  2. Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and shave them thinly using a mandolin slicer or food processor with a slicing blade. If you’re using pre-shaved Brussels sprouts, check for and remove any tough pieces.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shaved Brussels sprouts, sliced apples, pepitas, pecorino cheese, cranberries, and shallot. Pour the dressing over the top and toss well until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

If prepping ahead, store the dressing separately and toss right before serving to keep everything fresh and crisp.
You can substitute pre-shaved Brussels sprouts to save time. Just toss them with dressing 10–15 minutes before serving to help soften the texture.
Store leftover Brussels sprout salad in a large airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 
For more variations, substitutions, and tips, see full blog post above.