Description
This Brussels Sprout Salad with Apples, Walnuts & Parmesan is a delightful mix of flavors and textures that make for a perfect side dish or light meal. Crisp Brussels sprouts, sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and savory Parmesan cheese come together with a tangy dressing to create a refreshing and satisfying salad.
Ingredients
Brussels Sprouts:
4 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
Apples:
1 large crisp apple (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
Walnuts:
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
Parmesan Cheese:
1/2 cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
Dried Cranberries:
1/4 cup (optional)
Dressing:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Brussels Sprouts and Apple: In a large bowl, combine the sliced Brussels sprouts and apple.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the Brussels sprouts and apples, then toss well to coat.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the toasted walnuts, shaved Parmesan, and cranberries if using, and gently toss again.
- Allow to Sit: Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to develop flavors.
- Serve: Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
- Pears can be used instead of apples.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance and keeps well in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
