Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Creamy Maple Dressing Recipe
A vibrant and crunchy Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad featuring thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, toasted pecans, pepitas, sweet honeycrisp apple slices, dried cherries, and pomegranate seeds, all tossed together in a luscious creamy maple dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect as a light lunch or a festive side dish, delivering a delightful balance of crisp textures and sweet-tart flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1½ pounds large Brussels sprouts, very thinly sliced
- ½ cup pepitas
- 1½ cups pecan halves, toasted
- 1 large honeycrisp apple, cored and sliced
- 1½ cups dried cherries
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds (from 1 pomegranate)
Creamy Maple Dressing
- ¾ cup creamy maple dressing (prepared separately or store-bought)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brussels sprouts. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, very thinly slice the large Brussels sprouts to create a delicate, shaved texture that forms the salad base.
- Toast the pecans. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecan halves until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning; then let cool.
- Combine salad ingredients. In a large bowl, add the shaved Brussels sprouts, toasted pecans, pepitas, sliced honeycrisp apple, dried cherries, and pomegranate seeds.
- Add the dressing. Pour ¾ cup of creamy maple dressing over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve. Present the salad family-style immediately to maintain freshness and crunch.
Notes
- For best results, use large, fresh Brussels sprouts and slice them very thin to ensure the salad is tender and not bitter.
- To make the creamy maple dressing from scratch, combine ingredients such as maple syrup, mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Toast the pecans gently to enhance their flavor and add a crunchy texture to the salad.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day without dressing; add dressing just before serving.
