Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

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5 from 158 votes

Crunchy, peppery, sweet and tart flavors make this Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad exciting and unique! It's a delicious and a beautiful salad perfect for weeknight meals or holiday dinners!

Prep Time15

Sitting time15

Total Time30

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegetarian

Servings: 1-cup servings (total yield: 8 cups)

Calories: 109kcal

Author: Toni Dash

Ingredients

Salad

1 pound Brussels sprouts thinly sliced (see Notes)
1 small red onion diced
1 cup pomegranate Arils
⅓ cup slivered almonds
¼ cup chopped Italian parsley

Dressing

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon honey
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; after salad is assembled and dressing added

Instructions

In a large bowl, add all the ingredients of the salad. Toss to combine.
1 pound Brussels sprouts, 1 small red onion, 1 cup pomegranate Arils, ⅓ cup slivered almonds, ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon honey
Add the dressing to the salad and toss to coat the fresh ingredients. Salt and pepper to taste.
Allow salad to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving for the flavors to blend and Brussels sprouts to soften slightly.

Notes

3 ways to shave Brussels sprouts

Food processor: use a shredding blade of thin (2mm) slicing blade
Mandoline slicer: cut them ⅛-1/4 inch thick. Be sure to use a guard to protect your fingers while slicing
Sharp knife: large sharp chef's knife
Purchase shaved sprouts: you'll need 7 cups.

How to store

Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The salad will continue to soften as it's stored.

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