Brussels sprouts make the tastiest salads! Also, try our autumn brussels sprout salad or roasted brussels sprouts caesar salad.
Fast forward to today and brussels sprouts are all the rage, showing up on restaurant menus and being prepared in all sorts of delicious ways!
If this is your first time making a salad with brussels sprouts, you’re in for a treat. The crunchy texture of raw brussels sprouts is a nice change from leafy lettuce, and makes the salad feel a bit heartier, too.
To make it, we shave the brussels sprouts quite thin, making them easy to chew. Then we add in some salty bacon crumbles, toasty walnuts, and sweet chewy dried apricots. It all gets tossed together in a simple tangy dressing and then sits for a few minutes so it softens.
It’s a quick and easy recipe that adds a fresh element to weeknight dinners, holiday dinners, or anytime throughout the winter months. Leftovers keep well in the fridge and taste great for lunch the next day!
Bacon – we use thick-cut bacon for lots of chewy bacon texture. Brussels sprouts – we shred the brussels so they’re nice and thin. You can also buy bags of shredded brussels sprouts at most grocery stores in a pinch. Walnuts – nuts give this salad a wonderful crunch, and toasting them enhances their nutty flavor. Feel free to use a different nut if you prefer like pecans, almonds, or even pumpkin seeds. Dried apricots – look for apricots that are soft and moist, as opposed to dried out and tough. You can also use other dried fruit like dried cranberries if you prefer.
Olive oil – any variety of extra virgin olive oil will work. Apple cider vinegar – we use apple cider vinegar but you can also use lemon juice instead. Honey – we use honey but maple syrup tastes delicious, too. Sea salt + black pepper – for seasoning, to taste.
Starting at the round end (or top) thinly slice the brussels sprouts, working your way to the bottom. You can also use a food processor or mandolin (just be sure to use the guard with the mandolin to protect your fingers). You can also often find bags of shredded brussels sprouts at the grocery store. For a festive feast, pair it with some of our holiday favorites like these pork chops with caramel apples, our best stuffing recipe ever, and sour cream and chive mashed potatoes.
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