This shaved Brussels sprouts salad is a perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish. It's fresh, crisp, refreshing, and sweet.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brussels sprouts recipes, christmas salad, salad for thanksgivings, thanksgiving side dishes
Servings: 8
Calories: 215kcal
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Ingredients
For the Dressing:
1/3cupolive oil
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
2tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
1tablespoonpure maple syrup
2teaspoonsDijon mustard
1clovegarlicminced
Kosher salt and black pepperto taste
For the Salad:
1lbBrussels sproutsends trimmed
1large Honeycrisp applechopped (or 2 small apples)
1/2cupdried cranberries
1/2cupsunflower seeds
1/3cupshredded or shaved Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and black pepperto taste
Instructions
First, make the maple mustard dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, pure maple syrup, mustard, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Next, shave the brussels sprouts. Use a food processor with the slicing attachment and pulse until the brussels sprouts are thinly sliced. You can also use a mandoline or sharp knife if you don't have a food processor.
Place the shredded brussels sprouts in a large bowl. Add the chopped apple, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle the salad with the dressing and toss well. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Notes
Store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.