Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Roasting or sauteing are wonderful options when preparing Brussels Sprouts. But, it left me wondering, what else can I do with them? Are you thinking this too? That is exactly why I created this fantastic fresh and delicious Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Dried Cranberries! This salad is a great way to enjoy this mini-cabbage-like veggie.

In addition to the made-from-scratch dressing, I also love a salad that features fruit. This Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad has apples, mandarin oranges, and dried cranberries that pair nicely with some of the more savory ingredients, like the salty Parmesan cheese and the pistachios.

I love using raw veggies for this Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad. It reminds me of a chopped salad and coleslaw all at the same time.

Why You’ll Love this Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

You’ll love this salad because it is a quick and healthy recipe. The dressing is made from scratch. So you don't have to worry about mystery ingredients or preservatives. This salad is very versatile! Serve it as a side to compliment a meal or plate it as an entree.

Ingredients

• Shallot
• Rice Wine Vinegar
• Dijon mustard
• Granulated sugar
• Zest and juice of 1 orange
• Olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper
• Flat leaf  parsley leaves
• Brussels sprouts
• Dried cranberries
• Dried apricots
• Gala, Braeburn or Honeycrisp apple
• Mandarin oranges
• Pistachios
• Shaved parmesan cheese

(See the recipe card below for exact amounts.)

Instructions

Step 1: In a large liquid measuring cup, add all the ingredients for the salad dressing and whisk to combine. Set aside.

Step 2: Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.

Step 3: Pour about ½ cup of the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Add more dressing if desired.

Step 4: Top with Parmesan cheese and pistachio nuts.

Tip: If you'd like, you can mix the dressing beforehand and refrigerate it until ready to pour over the salad. I love to do this because it gives all the flavors of the dressing time to combine. Furthermore, combining the dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid makes for easy mixing and storage.

Substitutions

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad Variations

• Serve as an entree! Topping it with protein, such as chicken breast, salmon or steak makes it a satisfying main dish.
• Mix this salad with regular lettuce or even serve it in butter lettuce cups!

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad Storage

• This salad is best when served close to serving time.  Refrigerate leftovers for 1-2 days, and store in an airtight container.
• Assemble the salad (without dressing) a few hours ahead and refrigerate until serving.
• Make the dressing several days ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to use.

Top tip

Can't find shredded Brussels Sprouts? Purchase a head of cabbage and slice it very thin. You'll need about 6 cups of shredded cabbage. It will be more like a coleslaw, but I think raw Brussels Sprouts and raw cabbage have a similar taste.

Want to stick with Brussels sprouts? You could use a food processor or a mandolin slicer. However, please take great care! Because of their size, it can be tough to shred them this way and it is safer to go the cabbage route!