Description
A fresh and vibrant Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad combining crisp, thinly sliced Brussels sprouts with a zesty lemon dressing, toasted nuts, and Parmesan cheese. This light and nutritious salad offers a delightful crunch and bold flavors, perfect as a side or a light meal, easily customized to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and shaved thinly
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Brussels Sprouts: Rinse the Brussels sprouts well, trim off the stems, then shave them thinly using a sharp knife, mandoline, or food processor to ensure uniform, delicate slices.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, olive oil, a pinch of salt, pepper, and the optional sweetener until the dressing is well emulsified and tangy-smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the shaved Brussels sprouts in a large bowl, pour in the dressing, and toss gently to evenly coat all the leaves without bruising them.
- Add Final Touches: Sprinkle toasted nuts and freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the top, then give it a light toss or leave layered on top for texture contrast.
- Serve or Chill: Serve immediately for maximum crispness or let the salad rest in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife or mandoline to achieve thin, even slices that soften just right without becoming mushy.
- Lightly toast the nuts to enhance their aroma and deepen their flavor.
- Optionally, gently massage the shaved sprouts with salt before dressing to reduce bitterness and soften texture.
- Use fresh lemon juice to ensure bright and clean acidity.
- Serve the salad fresh within one day for the best crunch and flavor vibrancy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to two days; stir gently before serving.
- Freezing is not recommended as it alters the texture of Brussels sprouts.
- This salad is best served cold or at room temperature; avoid reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Brussels sprout salad, shaved Brussels sprouts, lemon dressing, healthy salad, crunchy salad, vegetarian salad, gluten free salad
