Description
A vibrant and refreshing Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad featuring shredded Brussels sprouts, crisp red apple, toasted walnuts, and fresh Parmigiano, all tossed in a sweet and tangy honey apple cider vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or a delightful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1.5 lb Brussels sprouts, shredded
- 1 large red apple, cored and chopped (Honey Crispy apple recommended)
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- ½ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- ¾ cup fresh Parmigiano, sliced and some crumbled
Dressing
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded Brussels sprouts, chopped apple, and minced shallots until evenly combined.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing emulsifies and becomes smooth.
- Toss the salad with dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the Brussels sprouts mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
- Add toppings: Gently fold in the toasted and chopped walnuts along with the crumbled and sliced Parmigiano cheese, distributing them evenly throughout the salad.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor, or refrigerate briefly to meld the flavors before serving.
Notes
- Hone the blade of your knife for safe, precise chopping.
- Quickly shave Brussels sprouts with a mandoline slicer or food processor for uniform texture.
- Use a vegetable peeler to create picture-perfect Parmigiano cheese slices.
- Store fresh Brussels sprouts unwashed and untrimmed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper drawer to maintain freshness.
- Prepare the salad dressing ahead of time to allow flavors to develop fully.
- To store, keep the salad components separately in the fridge for up to 4 days; if combined, store in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.
- Do not freeze leftovers as the texture will degrade.
