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How to Shave Brussels Sprouts
In a pinch, you can buy a bag of shaved brussels sprouts, but slicing your own will give you the freshest tasting salad. Start by trimming the ends then chop them up using one of these methods:
Mandoline Slicer – this will give the Brussels a restaurant-quality appearance and a super consistent texture. To protect your hands, use safety gloves. Knife – Use a sharp knife to slice the sprouts as thinly as possible. A little tedious, but it gets the job done. Food Processor (EASIEST) – If you don’t have the patience for slicing the brussels with a knife, use your food processor with the slicing disk attachment. Add the whole brussels sprouts into the feed tube and push through using the feed tube pusher.
Ingredients for Brussels Sprout Salad
Brussels sprouts – If you can, buy brussels on the stalk (they have the most flavor)Sunflower seeds – Opt for roasted sunflower seeds versus raw for a nice crunch (you can also substitute with pine nuts, chopped walnuts or pecans, pumpkin seeds, or slivered almonds) Dried cranberries – Cranberries add a nice tang, but raisins also workHoneycrisp apple – Honeycrisp apples add a nice punch of tart and sweet (you can also use Fuji or your favorite crisp apple)Parmesan cheese – Parmesan shredded straight off the block has the most flavor (feta cheese, blue cheese, and shaved romano are great options as well)Chives – definitely opt for fresh chives (not dried)
For the Salad Dressing
Extra virgin olive oil – use the best quality oil you can getLemon juice – squeeze fresh lemon juice (avoid concentrate) Dijon mustard – a little mustard goes a long way to add depth of flavorSalt & black pepper – adjust to taste
How to Make Brussels Sprout Salad
Make Ahead
If you don’t plan on serving the dressing right away, store the chopped salad in an airtight container separate from the dressing. Slice and add the apples just before serving so they don’t discolor. Only toss the salad right before serving to prevent it from turning soggy.
Common Questions
If you haven’t tried fresh shaved Brussels Sprouts in a salad, I hope you’re feeling adventurous because you are in a for a treat.
More Fall Side Dishes
Roasted Sweet Potato SaladCreamy Mashed PotatoesBaked CauliflowerOven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with GarlicAir Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
