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Brussel Sprout Salad

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This delicious brussel sprout salad pairs crunchy mustardy shaved brussel sprouts with toasted pecans, sweet and tender pears, flavorful parmesan and a zingy tumeric vinaigrette infused with fresh thyme!

A photo of a shaved Brussel Sprouts salad on a plate ready to be served.
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Are brussels sprouts good raw?

We all know Brussels sprouts are delicious when roasted (I’ve eaten entire pans of them) but they’re just as great raw! They’re quite substantial so you can really go big with your dressing and other components. The key is to slice the sprouts thinly so each bite can have a nice mix of flavors. I will warn that for some people eating raw cruciferous vegetables like brussel sprouts and cabbage causes gassiness.

A photo of a Brussel sprouts salad with pecans, pears and shaved parmesan.

pro tips for this recipe

  • To do this salad ahead make the dressing, prep the brussel sprouts, toast the pecans, add shaved parmesan to a plastic bag. Slice the pears before and toss together before serving.
  • Dried cranberries will add a burst of sweetness and pop of color!
  • I used apple cider vinegar but white wine or champagne vinegars will work as well.
  • Crumbled goat cheese or pecorino Romano are nice substitutions for parmesan.

how To Make Brussel Sprout Salad

A photo showing steps on how to make a shaved Brussel sprouts salad.

  1. For the salad; chop your brussel sprouts into very thin slices. The thinner the better. (Be careful and use your knuckles as a guard when you cut).
  2. Cut the core off of your pears and slice them into very thin slices.
  3. For the dressing; add all of the ingredients into a small jar. Make sure to crush up the thyme to get the flavor out. Close up the jar and give it a shake or a good mix.
  4. For the assembly; toss all of your salad ingredients together in a large bowl and pour the dressing on top.
  5. Make sure you give your salad a good toss before you add your parmesan, making sure everything is coated evenly.
  6. Now that your salad is tossed, you can carefully shave in as much parmesan as you’d like.

If you’ve tried this salad then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you!

A photo of a shaved Brussel sprouts salad.
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5 from 2 votes

Brussel Sprout Salad

This crunchy super-flavorful brussel sprout salad features beautifully sweet pear slices, toasted pecans, and shaved parmesan, all coated in a zingy turmeric dressing infused with fresh thyme.
Course Appetizer, lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 60kcal
Author John Kanell

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS

    For the Salad

    • 1 lb Brussel sprouts 454g
    • 2 pears
    • 1 cup toasted pecans 125g
    • fresh parmesan

    For the Dressing

    • 1 tsp caraway seeds 2g
    • pinch of turmeric
    • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar 45mL
    • 2 tbsp honey 30mL
    • 1/4 cup olive oil 60mL
    • 1/2 tsp salt 2g, heaping
    • fresh thyme

    Instructions

    INSTRUCTIONS

      For the Salad

      • Chop your brussel sprouts into very thin slices. The thinner the better. (Be careful and use your knuckles as a guard when you cut).
      • Cut away from the core of your pears. Cut the pears into thin slices.

      For the Dressing

      • Add all of the ingredients into a small jar. Make sure to crush up the thyme to get the flavor out. Close up the jar and give it a shake or a good mix.

      For the Assembly

      • Toss all of your salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
      • Dress the salad and give it a toss.
      • Shave in as much parmesan as you’d like.

      Notes

      • To do this salad ahead make the dressing, prep the brussel sprouts, toast the pecans, add shaved parmesan to a plastic bag. Slice the pears before and toss together before serving.
      • Dried cranberries will add a burst of sweetness and pop of color!
      • I used apple cider vinegar but white wine or champagne vinegars will work as well.
      • Crumbled goat cheese or pecorino Romano are nice substitutions for parmesan.

      Nutrition

      Serving: 1g | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2.4g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 42.1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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