Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe with Crispy Chickpeas
This Brussels sprouts salad recipe with crispy chickpeas is simple perfection. It's a fresh and flavorful side dish that's nutritious and easy to prepare.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 16 oz. Brussels sprouts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons finely minced shallot
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, more to taste
- ½ cup crispy roasted chickpeas
Instructions
- Trim stems off Brussels sprouts, remove loose or spotted leaves, and slice very thinly. You can use the slicing blade on a food processor for this step if you want to make it go really quickly. I use a sharp knife. Place shaved Brussels sprouts in a large bowl.16 oz. Brussels sprouts
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, shallot, Dijon mustard, salt, and red pepper flakes until combined.3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 tablespoons finely minced shallot, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, more to taste
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine so that dressing coats all ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes if possible.
- Toss in crispy roasted chickpeas, and any additional toppings, immediately prior to serving.½ cup crispy roasted chickpeas
Notes
- Storage: This salad will keep for 3 to 4 days in the fridge, in an airtight container. Add chickpeas right before serving.
- How to roast chickpeas: Try oven roasted chickpeas, air fryer chickpeas, or cinnamon roasted chickpeas.
- Variations: Fruit, dried fruit, cheese, especially freshly grated Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts or other types of nuts, shredded kale or spinach, etc.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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