Description
A vibrant and crunchy Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad combining thinly sliced Brussels sprouts with toasted pecans, pepitas, crisp honeycrisp apple slices, dried cherries, and fresh pomegranate seeds, all tossed in a luscious creamy maple dressing for a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 1 1/2 pounds large Brussels sprouts, very thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted
- 1 large honeycrisp apple, cored and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups dried cherries
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds (from 1 pomegranate)
Creamy Maple Dressing
- 3/4 cup creamy maple dressing (prepared separately; ingredients typically include maple syrup, mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper)
Instructions
- Prepare Brussels sprouts: Very thinly slice 1½ pounds of large Brussels sprouts using a sharp knife or mandoline to achieve a delicate, shredded texture that will form the base of the salad.
- Toast nuts and seeds: Lightly toast 1½ cups pecan halves and ½ cup pepitas in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and golden brown, about 3-5 minutes; set aside to cool.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the shaved Brussels sprouts, toasted pepitas, toasted pecans, sliced honeycrisp apple, dried cherries, and pomegranate seeds.
- Add dressing and toss: Pour ¾ cup of creamy maple dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything thoroughly until the Brussels sprouts and other components are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving dish and serve family style as a refreshing and flavorful side dish or light main course.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for evenly thin Brussels sprouts to improve texture and presentation.
- To toast pecans and pepitas, watch carefully to avoid burning; stirring frequently helps.
- The creamy maple dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to one day; toss again before serving for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
