Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad! A little something healthy to keep us in balance this holiday season.
I'm in need of some greeeeens. I've been going hard on the cookie dough situation and need a moment to detox before I get back into the cookies. So I'm keeping it pretty light but festive today before we get into some really decadent recipes next week. Get excited. Things are going to look real festive in the What's Gaby Cooking world. But first - let's be festive with this Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad! 
Have you guys ever had raw Brussels Sprouts? They're ah-mazing. Trust me. Don't be nervous. I mean, they are incredible roasted and sautéed, but raw... it's a whole new playing field. These are sliced SUPER thin and then tossed together with candied walnuts, shaved parmesan cheese and avocados! You can do it on a mandolin, in a food processor or with a good old fashion knife! Any way you cut it, just make sure they are super thin. I shoved as many super foods in the recipe as possible because hello, I was on a cookie diet last week.
Let's get into it!
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels Sprouts
- 1 bunch Tuscan kale stemmed and leaves thinly sliced
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 cup candied walnuts chopped
- Shaved Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Using a mandolin, thinly slice the Brussels sprouts. Place in a large bowl, add the kale and toss to combine
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, shallot, garlic and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the Brussels sprouts and kale and toss to coat well. Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds, avocado, candied walnuts and parmesan cheese over the salad and toss to combine.
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"This are going to look real festive in the What’s Gaby Cooking world."
Perfection in a bowl!
I enjoyed the video too!! 🙂
I think I could eat the whole bowl!
How many servings will this yield? I am excited to try it!
It serves about 4!!
Hi Gaby,
This question is one following what a previous Kristen asked about cooking the brussel sprouts before cutting.
I had the salad as the directions were listed on your site and it was great ! I usually prefer brussel sprouts cooked as to raw. I was wondering if I lightly steamed the sprouts, if it would ruin the salad ?
Thanks !
Kristen
Hey Kristen! it would certainly change the flavor profile of the dish. They are delicious raw... but you could saute them if you want 🙂 That would be delish!
Hi!
I have a stupid question -
Do you cool the Brussel Sprouts first - or leave them raw?
Thx!
*oops - I meant - cook!
they are raw 🙂
Gaby, I know this recipe is old by now, but I have to tell you how much I love it. I modify it by leaving out the cheese (I hate, hate, cheese... I know, who am I?), but add gala apples and toasted almonds. It's amazing. I eat it about once a week and even my husband asks for it regularly. THANK YOU! xo
Ooooo I totally love your twist with the apples!! Brilliant 🙂
So glad you love it! xx
so i reeeeally want to make this for my family, but i need help with one thing. is there any other option for the dressing which does not include vinegar in it. a member of my family has a gag reflex to anything flavored with vinegar. thank you so much, in advance. 🙂
This salad looks fabulous! Do you have any nutrition info available?
Hey Betty! I don't calculate nutritional info but I do try and cook with the freshest ingredients!! There are a few websites online that you can plug the ingredients into if you want specifics! xx
Am I reading Red Wine Vinegar incorrectly?
The recipe calls for red wine vinegar....
you can use lemon juice instead!
Really needs the vinegar...sorry 🙁
there's vinegar in it
I have to go to the store IMMEDIATELY! I just finished all my brussels sprouts last night - and I totally need more for this salad!
I seriously what a giant bowl of this! It's looks amazing!!
Mmmm...a much-needed green food in my life right now. Looks delicious! 🙂
What a perfect Fall/Winter salad! Thanks Gaby!
I need this in my life, in a big way. I also need an avocado that hasn't traveled from Chile. Can you tell I'm feeling fat and bitter? The carbs are making me moody!! 🙂 xo
I LOVE this salad. So light and fresh, as well as pretty! Just made it and it was absolutely delicious!!
Sounds yummy. Something we could all do with in the run up to Christmas and beyond!