Shaved Brussels Sprout Apple Salad (Printable)
Fresh Brussels sprouts, crisp apples, and toasted pecans in a maple Dijon dressing
# What You’ll Need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 14 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly shaved
02 - 1 large crisp apple, cored and thinly sliced
03 - ½ cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
04 - ⅓ cup dried cranberries
05 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
→ Maple Dijon Dressing
07 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
08 - 1½ tablespoons pure maple syrup
09 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
11 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Remove any tough outer leaves from the Brussels sprouts, trim the stem ends, and thinly slice using a sharp knife or mandoline until uniformly shaved.
02 - Place the shaved Brussels sprouts, sliced apple, toasted nuts, dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley in a large mixing bowl and toss gently to distribute evenly.
03 - Whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar until fully emulsified and smooth.
04 - Pour the maple Dijon dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.
05 - Allow the salad to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The raw Brussels sprouts stay surprisingly crunchy and fresh, never bitter or tough
- That maple Dijon dressing hits the perfect sweet-tangy balance that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
02 -
- My mandoline once turned half my sprouts into Brussels sprout confetti, so I now stick to a sharp knife and take my time, enjoying the meditative slicing process
- The salad holds up remarkably well for leftovers, though I recommend storing the dressing separately and adding fresh nuts right before serving
03 -
- Making the dressing in a small mason jar lets you shake it into perfect emulsification in seconds
- Massaging the sprouts gently with a tiny bit of the dressing before adding other ingredients makes them silkier and less bitter