Because this salad is so fresh and delicious, it can really brighten up the mood. Additionally, lots of healthy ingredients make for a much-needed boost for my family’s immune system, which is a significant benefit these days. 💪
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
Make the Salad Dressing
Mix Dressing – In a medium mixing bowl, combine yogurt, olive oil, mustard, honey, vinegar, lemon and orange juice, garlic, shallots, salt, and pepper.Refrigerate until ready to use. (Photos 1-2)
Make the Salad
Prepare Brussels Sprouts – Wash the Brussels sprouts with clean water. Cut off the stem or any discolored or patched leaves. (Photo 3)Shave your Brussels sprouts using any of the following: a mandolin slicer, food processor, or knife. (Photo 4)Rinse – Once shredded, rinse the sprouts again using cold water.Drain well, and either place them in a resealable bag or use them right away to make this salad.Mix Sprouts and Dressing – Toss shaved Brussels sprouts with salad dressing to taste in a large mixing bowl. (Photos 5-6)Final Touches – Then top with cheese, dates, and apple slices. Drizzle with more dressing, toss and serve.Serve – In a large mixing bowl, toss shaved Brussels sprouts with salad dressing to taste. Top with cheese, dates, and apple slices. Drizzle with more dressing, toss and serve.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
Making shaved Brussels sprout salad ahead of time is easy. You can start by making the salad dressing up to four days in advance. Just keep it in the fridge until ready to use. Then throw it in on the salad the day of serving. Another option is to shave the Brussels sprouts one or two days in advance. Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge. Once ready to serve, just toss in the salad dressing and mix.
Serving and Storage Instructions
Serve this salad right away after preparing. You can also prepare this salad as a side dish and pop it in the fridge until the main course is ready to serve. For optimal freshness, store the salad dressing separate from the salad and drizzle when ready to eat. Store both the salad and the dressing in airtight containers in the fridge. The salad will keep for 3-5 days and the dressing for up to a week.
What to Serve With Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
This salad complements just about any meat dish, but my favorite pairings are smoked turkey breast and prime rib roast. They’re also delicious with pork chops, though – decisions, decisions. 🤔 As a stand-alone lunch dish, I usually like to pair this salad with something refreshing to drink, like a non-alcoholic glass of sorrel drink or some iced peach tea.
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Watch How to Make It
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