Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
A crunchy and refreshing Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with apple, walnuts, Parmesan, bacon and a quick homemade orange-dijon dressing. This easy fall salad comes together in less than 15 minutes and makes a great side for the holidays (or anytime).
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe
Shaved Brussels sprouts salad is an easy, no-bake side for the holidays or just a filling entrée salad with lots of health benefits that can be enjoyed all year around, but especially in the late fall and winter.
Shredding the Brussels sprouts helps reduce the bitterness because they get well-balanced by the coating of the orange-dijon salad dressing and the balance of the salad toppings.
And oh, the salad toppings! Arguably the best part of any salad. While I highly recommend incorporated sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, salty Parmesan cheese and savory bacon to amp up the crunch and flavors of this Brussels sprouts salad, you can change it up to suit your own personal preferences.
The orange-dijon dressing is sweet, tangy and slightly spicy, helping to mellow out the sometimes bitter taste of the Brussels sprouts.
I highly recommend using a mandoline (food slicer) for thinly and evenly slicing the Brussels sprouts. If you don’t have one, you can use a knife or the slicing or shredding setting on a food processor, but I highly recommend the minimal cost of a mandolin – I use mine at least every week.
You can buy ones that have chopping, matchstick/julienne or french fry-making attachments, or keep it simple with just a mandoline blade.
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad Variations:
- add dried fruit like dried cranberries
- or add more fresh fruit, like mandarin segments or pomegranate
- add pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds for added crunch
- swap out the walnuts for your preferred nuts – or use a honey roasted nut for added sweetness and crunch
- use a balsamic dressing instead of the orange-dijon dressing outlined below
- you can roast the brussels sprouts for a more caramelized and less bitter flavor
- while I think the orange juice adds enough sweetness, you can add maple syrup or honey for even more sweetness
- swap out the bacon for shredded prosciutto or salami
- add some protein – cooked chicken or fish would be perfect
Health Benefits of Brussel Sprouts
- Folate – needed to make red and white blood cells in the bone marrow, convert carbohydrates into energy, and produce DNA and RNA
- Manganese – reduces inflammation and helps regulate blood sugars
- Vitamin C – promotes iron absorption, supports the immune system, necessary for the growth, development and repair of all body tissues
- Vitamin K – essential for bone health
- Fibre – regulates blood sugars and helps support a healthy digestive system
- Anti-oxidants – helps lower your risk of chronic disease by reducing oxidative stress
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids – reduce blood triglycerides, slow cognitive decline, reduce insulin resistance and decrease inflammation
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad Storage: Shaved Brussels sprouts can be kept in the fridge for a week, and the dressing will last in an airtight container for about the same length of time.
Once the salad is assembled, it can be kept for up to 3-4 days.
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Ingredients for Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
- Brussels Sprouts
- Apple, diced finely
- Chopped Walnuts
- Parmesan Cheese
- Bacon, chopped
- Orange Juice
- Olive Oil
- Dijon Mustard
- White Pepper
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Tip: prevent the apples from browning in the salad by soaking in pineapple juice, lemon water or a lemon soda (like 7Up) before incorporating into the salad.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Kitchen Knife
- Mandoline Slicer
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula <— I like these spatulas because they are one solid piece and don’t have removable heads for bacteria to get trapped underneath. Plus they are heat-resistant and have a lifetime warranty
How to Make Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
Use a mandolin slicer or sharp knife to shave the Brussels Sprouts into thin slices.
Place in a large bowl.
Add the diced apple, chopped walnuts, shredded Parmesan cheese and chopped bacon. Toss to combine. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, olive oil and dijon mustard until creamy and emulsified.
Season with white pepper and adjust to taste.
Drizzle the orange dressing over the Brussels Sprouts salad and toss to coat completely.
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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups Brussels Sprouts (approximately 1lb)
- 1 Apple, diced finely
- 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts
- 2 oz Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 2 slices Bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup Orange Juice
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper
Instructions
- Use a mandolin slicer or sharp knife to shave the Brussels Sprouts into thin slices.
- Place in a large bowl.
- Add the diced apple, chopped walnuts, shredded Parmesan cheese and chopped bacon. Toss to combine. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, olive oil and dijon mustard until creamy and emulsified.
- Season with white pepper and adjust to taste.
- Drizzle the orange dressing over the Brussels Sprouts salad and toss to coat completely.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 262Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 280mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 4gSugar: 6gProtein: 8g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
I hope your family loves this easy shaved Brussels sprouts salad recipe as much as mine does!
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