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    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

    Published: Jan 7, 2019 · Updated: Apr 7, 2020 by Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC · 10 Comments

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    A bowl of Brussels sprouts salad.

    This shaved Brussels sprouts salad has a sweet and savory crunch to it. It's made with shaved Brussels sprouts, crispy apples, dried cranberries, walnuts, and tossed in a delicious vinaigrette. Enjoy it as a side or on its own!

    Bowl of shaved Brussels sprouts salad.

    A few years ago, I became a fan of Brussels sprouts after disliking them for the majority of my life. And I think there are many out there like myself. What I realized was that it wasn't that I disliked Brussels sprouts, it's just I didn't like how they were cooked, at least the ones I had tried up until this point.

    Fast forward a few years later, this shaved Brussels sprouts salad is one of my favorite ways to enjoy the leafy vegetable (along with these spicy Brussels Sprouts)! And while I love to roast Brussels sprouts, sometimes I'm just not in the mood to preheat my oven and wait.

    This salad requires no oven and is so quick and easy to make (especially if you have a food processor). It's packed with flavor from real, fresh ingredients tossed in a light and delicious dressing.

    Brussels Sprouts

    So why even bother with brussels sprouts? They are crunchy when enjoyed raw and personally remind me of cabbage!

    This shaved Brussels sprouts salad doesn't require any cooking. You may wonder if it's safe to enjoy Brussels sprouts raw. Yep, it is! When eating any produce raw, I wash it thoroughly before preparing.

    This salad is very simple and quick to pull together.  It's perfect for this time of the year as all of the ingredients used are seasonal and fresh.

    Step-by-step instructions on how to make Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad.

    How to Make the Best Brussels Sprouts Salad

    Here are some tips on how to make sure your salad turns out amazing!

    • Be sure to use crispy apples. The crunch from the Brussels sprouts combined with a crispy apple give this salad its fresh flavor and crunchy texture. I personally love to use Fuji, Pink Lady, or Honeycrisp apples.
    • Save time by using a food processor to thinly slice each Brussels sprouts. It will literally take you a couple minute to do this (plus any clean-up time) compared to slicing each Brussels sprout individually. I've done it both ways and definitely prefer the food processor.
    • You can also use a mandoline to slice the Brussels sprouts, but I do not recommend this method as you can easily hurt yourself since Brussels sprouts are pretty small to begin with!
    • Prep this advance by slicing your Brussels sprouts a day or two in advance. Store them in the refrigerator in an airtight glass container or silicone bag and you're set!
    Bowl of shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

    More Delicious Salad Recipes

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    This recipe was originally published on December 12, 2016. Since then, it’s been freshened up with new pictures, commentary, and made even more delicious!

    Two bowls of shaved brussels sprout salad

    Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep time: 20 minutes
    Total time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 340kcal
    Author: Sapana Chandra
    This shaved Brussels sprouts salad has a sweet and savory crunch to it. You’ll especially love this salad if you’re an existing fan of brussels sprouts, but even if you’re not, you just might be pleasantly surprised!

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups brussels sprouts, washed and dried
    • 1 apple, thinly sliced
    • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
    • ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
    • ½ cup dried cranberries

    Dressing

    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon  maple syrup
    • ¼ teaspoon  sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon  black pepper 

    Instructions

    • Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, parsley, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside and prepare the salad.
    • If you have a food processor with a slicing blade, use the fine blade to process the brussels sprouts. This is the easiest method of making this salad as most of your work will be done in less than a minute. If you don't have a food processor, thinly slice each brussel sprout.
    • In a large bowl, combine the brussels sprouts, apple, shallots, walnuts, and cranberries.
    • Pour the dressing over the salad. Gently toss to combine coat the ingredients with the dressing. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 340kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 161mg, Potassium: 496mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 857IU, Vitamin C: 80mg, Calcium: 57mg, Iron: 2mg
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
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    About Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC

    Sapana Chandra is a certified health coach, author of Plant Power Bowls, and founder of Real +Vibrant. Here you’ll find simply delicious vegetarian recipes with step-by-step photo instructions – recipes you’ll be excited to enjoy and share with your loved ones.

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    Comments

    1. Daniella says

      June 01, 2019 at 11:09 am

      I've never had raw brussels before but now I'm a fan!5 stars

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      • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

        December 07, 2019 at 10:00 pm

        So happy to hear, Daniella! One of my favorite ways to enjoy it!

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    2. Alex says

      January 08, 2019 at 8:51 pm

      Yum!!! Can’t wait to make this!5 stars

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      • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

        December 07, 2019 at 10:00 pm

        Thanks, Alex!

        Reply
    3. Shawn says

      November 21, 2017 at 7:01 pm

      This looks gorgeous!5 stars

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      • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

        December 07, 2019 at 10:01 pm

        Thanks, Shawn!

        Reply
    4. Kimberly says

      November 19, 2017 at 5:39 pm

      Hello,
      This looks wonderful. I’m wondering if there’s a calorie and nutrition listing for it?
      Thank you,
      Kimberly

      Reply
      • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

        December 07, 2019 at 10:01 pm

        Hi Kimberly! Nutrition listings have been added to all my recipes. Thanks!

        Reply
    5. Sunny says

      December 12, 2016 at 7:05 pm

      Hi! The salad looks great. One thing, is the recipe listed anywhere on the site?

      Reply
      • Sapana Chandra says

        December 12, 2016 at 7:10 pm

        Hi Sunny! Thank you for pointing that out -- you should see it at the bottom now!

        Reply

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