Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with a Creamy Sweet Dijon Dressing
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with a Creamy Sweet Dijon Dressing
This Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad is crunchy, creamy, tangy and sweet all at the same time. Dressed in a Creamy Sweet Dijon Dressing, this salad is perfect for any occasion (especially as a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner side).
If you’re looking for a delicious salad that’s a little different and a lot delicious, this Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad is a tasty option! This versatile salad can be made ahead of time too, making it perfect for dinner time meal prep.
About this recipe:
This salad is made with shaved / shredded Brussels sprouts, which are mixed with different additions like dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds, then it’s all tossed in a creamy, sweet Dijon salad dressing. So so good. It’s also a super versatile salad so you can add things like sliced apple, nuts, hemp seeds, or sliced red onion. For the holiday season you can add mandarin orange segments and pomegranate seeds. So many options!
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe Tips
- BRUSSELS SPROUTS: This recipe calls for 1 pound of fresh Brussels sprouts (about 20 sprouts), shaved. This works out to about 20-25 Brussels sprouts.
- SWEETENER: You can use brown sugar, honey or maple syrup.
- OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: The great thing about this salad is how versatile it is. Here are some tasty additions:
- dried cranberries or raisins
- pumpkin seeds
- shelled sunflower seeds
- hemp seeds
- chopped nuts: walnuts, pecans, almonds or pine nuts
- thinly sliced or chopped apple or pear
- pomegranate seeds
- sliced green onion or red onion
- mandarin orange segments
- chopped cooked bacon
- LEFTOVERS: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
Make it Ahead!
This is a great salad to make ahead of time, which is perfect for holiday dinner prep! Just follow the recipe, then store in an air tight container in the fridge until you’re ready. Make sure to give it a good stir before serving.
Perfect for Thanksgiving Dinner (or Christmas)! Here are some menu ideas to go with it:
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with a Creamy Sweet Dijon Dressing
Ingredients
Creamy Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp brown sugar honey or maple syrup
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
Brussels Sprout Salad:
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts shaved or shredded (about 4 cups shaved)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp shelled sunflower seeds
Instructions
- In a jar or measuring cup mix together all of the dressing ingredients. Mix well. I like to use a hand blender to do this part, it makes the dressing really nice and creamy. Set aside.
- Clean and trim the ends off the Brussels sprouts. Sometimes I will peel off the outer leaves of the sprouts if they’re a little browned.
- Shave the sprouts. You can either finely cut them with a knife, or use a mandolin or food processor.
- Add the shaved sprouts, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds to a salad serving bowl.
- Add the dressing and mix well.
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Have a delicious day!
