Description
A fresh and flavorful shaved Brussels sprouts salad featuring thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, crisp red apple, crunchy almonds, tart cranberries, and creamy goat cheese, all tossed in a tangy lemon Dijon vinaigrette. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect for a quick, healthy meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts (shaved or thinly sliced)
- 1 red apple (cored and thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 2 ounces goat cheese
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 large lemons (juiced, approx 1/3 cup juice)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1-2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Use a whisk to vigorously blend and emulsify the dressing until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the shaved Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced red apple, sliced almonds, cranberries, diced red onion, and goat cheese crumbles. Gently toss the ingredients together to evenly distribute them.
- Combine and serve: Drizzle the prepared lemon-Dijon dressing over the salad. Toss the salad thoroughly to coat all ingredients with the dressing. Adjust salt and pepper to taste if needed, then serve immediately for maximum freshness.
Notes
- This shaved Brussels sprouts salad is quick to make, taking just 15 minutes from start to finish.
- Shaving the Brussels sprouts very thinly makes them tender and easy to eat raw.
- You can substitute goat cheese with feta or omit it for a dairy-free option.
- Maple syrup can be used instead of honey to keep the dressing vegan-friendly.
- Adding nuts or seeds adds a pleasant crunch and boosts nutritional value.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 148 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg
