Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Salad

Brussels sprouts salad in a wooden salad bowl with tongs on a counter

This easy shredded Brussels sprouts salad is full of flavor from simple ingredients like parmesan cheese, dried cranberries, pine nuts, and fresh lemon dressing. It makes a great healthy side for the holiday season.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings cups

Calories 283kcal

Author Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

Equipment

Food processor with slicing disk (optional, can use a knife or pre-shredded sprouts)

Ingredients

2 pounds Brussels sprouts cleaned and trimmed
¾ cup dried cranberries
¾ cup toasted pine nuts
1 cup shaved parmesan cheese
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 lemons juiced
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Shred the Brussels sprouts using your preferred method. The fastest way is to use the slicing disk of a food processor. If you are shredding them with a knife, the prep time will be longer. You can also use pre-shredded Brussels sprouts, available at most grocery store, to save time.
If your pine nuts are not pre-toasted, place them in a skillet over low to medium heat. Toast for a few minutes until fragrant, making sure not to overcook and burn them. Remove from heat.
For the parmesan, you can either shave it yourself or use pre-shaved parmesan. If doing it yourself, get a block of aged parmesan cheese and use a swivel peeler or paring knife to make thin slices.
Combine the shredded Brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, toasted pine nuts, and shaved parmesan in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss well to coat. Enjoy!
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Notes

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.
You can make the salad up to two days ahead of time. Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl, cover, and keep in the fridge. Add the dressing about an hour before serving.
Parmesan cheese often contains animal rennet and is therefore not strictly vegetarian. If you need this to be strictly vegetarian, use parmesan cheese that is labeled as vegetarian.

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