Brussels Sprout Salad
on Aug 13, 2024
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Looking for a creative, delicious use for that bag of brussels sprouts in your fridge? Look no further than this flavorful, easy-to-make brussels sprout salad!
Packed full of sweet dried cranberries, crunchy almonds, and sharp parmesan cheese, this brussels sprout salad ensures every bite is full of flavor. The dijon mustard dressing brings this salad together and helps balance the contrast between sweet and savory flavors. Using a sharp knife or a mandolin makes shaving these brussels sprouts a breeze! One of our favorite things about this salad is being able to customize it with different dressings and toppings.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Is a fun, creative way to use brussels sprouts.
- Comes together in minutes.
- Can be modified using a variety of ingredients.
Recipe Ingredients
- Brussels Sprouts—Skinless and frozen.
- Olive Oil—The base of your salad dressing.
- Lemon Juice— Adds some zest to your dressing and helps amplify the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Dijon Mustard—Or you can use stone ground mustard.
- Dried Cranberries—Adds a tart sweetness to your salad.
- Parmesan Cheese— You can use freshly greeted, bottled, or shaved parmesan in this recipe.
- Sliced Almonds—To give your salad some texture. You can also use chopped walnuts or pecans.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Brussels Sprout Salad
Step #1. Using a mandolin or a sharp knife, finely chop your brussels sprouts. Set aside.
Step #2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and dijon mustard until homogenous.
Step #3. Toss the salad dressing, chopped brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and parmesan cheese together in a large bowl.
Step #4. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
We don’t recommend storing the dressing and salad in a container together. However, you can prep the salad ingredients and store them in a separate container than the dressing. You can store your prepped ingredients in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for up to 5 days.
The best way to shave your brussels sprouts is to first cut the stem off and then use a sharp knife to thinly slice the brussel sprout. Trimming off the stem will give you a flat surface to hold up the veggie as you slice it.
If you are wanting a sweeter salad then you can add diced apples. We like to use honey crisp apples, but any kind of apple will work. You can also add cucumber, carrots, or red onion to add some more depth and nutrients to your salad. If you don’t have any parmesan cheese then you can replace it with freshly grated white cheddar cheese.
Popular Substitutions and Variations
Being able to customize this salad is one of the things that makes it so appealing. Whether you want to add more flavor, texture, or use a different salad dressing, there are numerous ways to make this salad exactly what you want it to be. Some of our favorite modifications include:
- Toss homemade croutons into the salad to add some extra texture. You can make your own or grab a bag of flavored croutons at the grocery store.
- Add some sliced cucumber or carrot to add color and nutrients to the salad.
- If you don’t have the ingredients to make the dijon mustard then you can use your favorite store-bought dressing. Thousand island dressing and balsamic vinaigrette are both great alternatives.
How to Store Your Leftover Salad
If you want to store your salad then we recommend keeping the salad and dressing separate. This will help prevent the brussels sprouts from becoming oversaturated and getting soggy. When kept separate, you can store the salad in an airtight container for 5 days and the dressing in a separate container for 2 weeks. If the salad and dressing are already combined then you can store this salad in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Expert Tips
- Remember to cut the stems off of your brussels sprouts so they don’t end up in the salad. This will also make chopping your brussels sprouts much easier.
- Wash your brussels sprouts before chopping them by rinsing them in a colander under cold water for about 30 seconds.
- If you do not have any dijon mustard then you can use stone ground mustard in a pinch. While these ingredients do not taste exactly the same, they have similar flavor profiles.
- Raisins are not as tart as cranberries, but they can be used in a pinch if you do not have any dried cranberries at home.
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Brussels Sprout Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Finely slice your brussels sprouts using a sharp knife or mandolin. Set the veggies aside.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and dijon mustard until homogenous.
- Toss the salad dressing, chopped brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and parmesan cheese together in a large bowl.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Remember to cut the stems off of your brussels sprouts so they don’t end up in the salad. This will also make chopping your brussels sprouts much easier.
- Wash your brussels sprouts before chopping them by rinsing them in a colander under cold water for about 30 seconds.
- If you do not have any dijon mustard then you can use stone ground mustard in a pinch. While these ingredients do not taste exactly the same, they have similar flavor profiles.
- Raisins are not as tart as cranberries, but they can be used in a pinch if you do not have any dried cranberries at home.
