Healthy Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad is my new go-to lunch when I’m sick of leafy greens. It’s easy to make with thinly-sliced Brussels sprouts, apples, shallots, cheddar cheese, and some toasted pecans for crunch. The dressing is light and flavorful. Serve alongside your favorite meal or grab a big bowl for lunch!

I usually pick things that are easy to grab (hello, salad in a bag!), but occasionally I want something different and this salad checks all of those boxes for me. Shaving the Brussels sprouts takes a little time, but it’s worth it. I like to use my food processor to make the job just a little easier. You can also use a mandoline slicer if you have one on hand. A good ole’ knife will also do the job with a little patience.

Ingredients

Salad

• Brussels sprouts
• Shallots
• Apple (I use honeycrisp)
• Extra sharp white cheddar cheese
• Pecans
• Cayenne Pepper
• Salt

Dressing

• Apple cider vinegar
• Olive oil
• Dijon mustard
• Garlic
• Honey
• Lemon juice

How to Make Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Step 1: Toast the pecans.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread the pecans on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Toast the pecans for 6-8 minutes. The pecans should deepen a little in color. When you can smell them, they’re done. As soon as you pull them from the oven, season with salt and cayenne pepper. The oils from the toasted pecans will help the seasoning stick. Set aside.

Step 2: Prep the salad ingredients.

Remove the stems from the Brussels sprouts and thinly slice them or shave them using a mandoline slicer or food processor. Tip – buy two bags of Brussels sprouts to save a little on prep. If you can find the pre-shredded bags, those are even better. Cut the cheese into thin shavings or small cubes. Thinly slice the apple (about the same size as the cheese) and the shallots. Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl.

Step 3: Make the dressing.

Whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, honey, and lemon juice (or shake them in a small jar). Pour over the salad ingredients and toss. Top with some extra cheese.

Step 4: Serve Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad alongside your favorite dinner or have a big bowl for lunch. We love to have it on steak night or with any other red meat.

Recipe

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