Brussels Sprouts Salad with Green Apples and Cranberries

With only 15 minutes of hands-on time, this refreshing Brussels sprouts salad makes a perfect Thanksgiving side dish. 

Sitting down for Thanksgiving dinner is one of my favorite things to do. Surrounded by amazing food and people you love. What could be better?

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About this Brussels Sprouts Salad 

And this salad, definitely this salad. I probably could have ate the entire bowl in one sitting. It has a little bit of everything you want in a salad — crunchy, chewy, sweet, tart, bitter, rich. Everything.

If you’re skeptical of the raw Brussels, don’t be! This salad is like coleslaw’s sophisticated big sis. Shaved Brussels sprouts, chewy dried cranberries, nutty toasted walnuts, and rich Pecorino cheese make this salad completely irresistible. 

A couple notes!

• Make your life easier by shredding the Brussels sprouts in your food processor using the slicer attachment.
• Try breaking Pecorino into small chunks instead of shredding it. I love the salty bite you get when you get a little chunk of cheese. Or try a different cheese like feta, goat, blue cheese, or gouda.
• If you want, you can use dried cherries instead of dried cranberries.
• I like toasted walnuts, but another kind of nut would be delicious, too, such as toasted pecans, almonds, hazelnuts, etc.

Looking for a Brussels sprouts recipe?

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• Shaved Brussels sprouts salad with grapes & Parmesan
• Roasted Brussels sprouts with maple and cayenne
• Air fryer Brussels sprouts
• Roasted Brussels sprouts with cranberries and walnuts
• Roasted Brussels sprouts with Asiago

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Brussels Sprouts Salad with Green Apples and Cranberries

Yield: 8 side servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Roasted Brussels sprouts with cranberries and walnuts are a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas table. They are simple, festive, and delicious!

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Ingredients

Dressing

• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Salad

• 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts
• 1 granny smith apple (or another tart, firm apple)
• 1 green onion, sliced thin
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 3/4 cup chopped, toasted walnuts
• 3/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, maple syrup and olive oil. Set aside.
2. Slice Brussels sprouts very thinly, more or less shredding them. I used the slicer blade on my food processor to quickly and safely perform this task.
3. Pour the shredded Brussels sprouts into a large mixing bowl. Cut the apple into matchstick sized pieces and toss in a bit of the dressing (1-2 teaspoons). Add these to the large mixing bowl with the Brussels sprouts, green onion, and dried cranberries. Pour dressing over this mixture and stir well so that everything is coated. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes to let flavors meld.
4. Just prior to serving, top with cheese and walnuts.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 of 8
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 237Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 128mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 4gSugar: 13gProtein: 6g

RachelCooks.com sometimes provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as they are not calculated by a registered dietitian. Please consult a medical professional for any specific nutrition, diet, or allergy advice.

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