Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apple Maple Vinaigrette
This beautiful and delicious Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad is simple to make and a perfect starter or side dish, especially for the holidays. It’s made with a combination of fall ingredients and dressed with an easy-to-make Apple Maple Vinaigrette.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 346kcal
Ingredients
Brussels Sprouts Salad
- 12 ounces brussels sprouts (shaved)
- 1 apple (diced)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 ounces goat cheese (crumbled)
Apple Maple Vinaigrette
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Brussels Sprouts Salad
- Add the brussels sprouts, apples, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds to a large bowl. Toss until well combined.12 ounces brussels sprouts, 1 apple, ½ cup dried cranberries, ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- Divide the salad between 4 bowls. Top with the crumbled goat cheese.2 ounces goat cheese
Apple Maple Vinaigrette
- Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper.1/3 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, salt, pepper
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until fully emulsified.1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Sprinkle lemon juice on the diced apple to prevent browning, especially when prepping this salad ahead of time or when it may sit out for a little while.
- The goat cheese can be mixed into the salad, but it tends to break up more and get messier. To keep the crumbles larger and intact, add it to the top of the salad.
- Store leftover salad undressed in an airtight container for up to 4 to 5 days, depending on the freshness of the brussels sprouts used. Extra vinaigrette can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 to 2 weeks.
Variations
- Instead of pumpkin seeds: use sunflower seeds, slivered almonds, walnuts, or pecans.
- Instead of goat cheese: use feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, or cheddar cheese.
- Instead of maple apple vinaigrette: use any store bought or homemade dressing you like, or give this Cranberry Salad Dressing a try.
- Make it a meal: add grilled chicken to give this salad extra protein and heartiness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 816IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg