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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe

A crunchy, colorful fall and winter salad with shaved Brussels sprouts, pear, pomegranate, and a sweet maple Dijon dressing — perfect for the holidays!
Prep Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brussels sprouts, winter salad
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 303kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 10 oz Brussels sprouts thinly shredded
  • 1 pomegranate seeds only
  • 1-2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tbsp dried cranberries
  • 1 ripe pear
  • 2 tbsp sliced almonds
  • 1/4 -1/2 red onion thinly sliced

Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

  • 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper or to taste
  • 1 small garlic clove optional

Instructions

  • For the vinaigrette, place all the ingredients together in a blender or small food processor and pulse until smooth and emulsified. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity to your liking. Set aside while you prepare the salad.
  • For the salad, trim the Brussels sprouts ends and thinly shred them using a mandoline. Then, slice the pears and chop the onion into julienne.
  • Arrange all the ingredients for the salad in a large salad bowl. Add the maple Dijon dressing and toss to coat. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

See the post for more information, photos and tips. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 355mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg