Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad

March 13, 2025Cathy Kirkham

As the temperature is rising I start thinking about salads and barbecued food. This is a great side dish with grilled shrimp or chicken. I added a spicy rub mix to the shrimp since the salad has some sweeter notes. 

Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad

Cathy Kirkham

Cuisine

Canadian

Category

side dish

You can add some grated carrots if you want a little extra colour in this salad.

Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 c shaved or thinly sliced brussel sprouts 
  • 1/2 c red onion thinly sliced (soak in cold water for 20 min then drain)
  • 1/4 c pine nuts, toasted
  • 1/3 c dried cranberries
  • 1/3 c grated parmesan or crumbled feta

Dressing

  • 2 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper 

Directions

  1. Combine the dressing ingredients in a jar. Shake to combine.

  2. Place all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over top, stir to combine.

  3. Let it sit for 15 minutes, taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.

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