What’s in This Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe?

This tasty Brussels sprout salad is simple. It’s made up mostly of Brussels sprouts, with some toasted almonds and Pecorino Romano cheese tossed in. I finish it off with the amazing honey lemon Dijon vinaigrette salad dressing, which is homemade as well. It took me a long time to try shaved Brussels sprouts, but once I did, I was hooked.

Brussels Sprouts: We used a combination of green and purple Brussels sprouts to add some color and contrast to our salad, but use whatever is available locally. Almonds: Sliced toasted almonds add nuttiness and crunch to the salad. Cheese: Pecorino Romano adds a salty and umami flavor to the salad. Lemon Juice: Adds a fresh and acidic flavor to the dressing that cuts through the fat. Honey: Adds floral sweetness to the dressing to balance the acidity. Mustard: Dijon mustard adds a spicy flavor to the dressing. Shallot: Adds a touch of sweetness and bite to the dressing. Garlic: Adds savory and earthy flavor to the dressing. Oil: We like extra-virgin olive oil best for this dressing, but canola or vegetable oil will also work. Salt + Pepper: Enhance the flavor of the dressing.

Variations on Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

This Brussels sprout salad is so delicious and versatile. I love to try adding different nuts, like walnuts or pecans, dried fruits (cranberries would be so good!), or cheeses.

How to Store 

Store leftover shaved Brussels sprouts salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For longer storage, store the dressing separately and toss together before serving.

Serving Suggestions

This easy salad goes so well with Easter dinner or spread out with other Thanksgiving sides. It’s so light, crunchy, and flavorful! Add some grilled chicken to make this salad into a meal of its own.

Notes from the Test Kitchen

Using a food processor to shave Brussels sprouts is such an easy way to do it. Use the slicing blade in the food processor and set it to the thinnest setting. This will slice them up into the perfect size and texture for this shaved Brussels sprout salad recipe.

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