Brussels sprouts just scream holiday time. If you’re looking for a new way to serve this vegetable, you have to try thinly slicing them and making a flavor-packed winter salad. This salad has all of our favorite seasonal flavors: apples, cider vinegar, cranberries, nuts and sharp cheese. It’s the perfect side dish for all your holiday get-togethers, especially the fancier dinners. Read on for some tips on how to make this recipe.
Can you eat Brussels sprouts raw?!
Yes! Brussels sprouts come from the same family of vegetables as cabbage, kale, broccoli, and cauliflower. And just like those, they’re absolutely packed with nutrients and delicious when eaten raw. Similar to cabbage, thinly slicing Brussels sprouts is the ideal way to eat them when raw.
How do I shred Brussels sprouts?
You can shred them a few ways. You can thinly slice them with a sharp knife. Using a mandoline is a great way to get even shreds quickly, but be careful! Some food processors have a slicing attachment that you could feed the sprouts through. During the fall and holiday times, many stores carry bags of pre-shredded sprouts. That option is definitely the most convenient, but it might not be quite as fresh-tasting as shredding the sprouts yourself.
How long should I marinate them in the dressing?
Also similar to coleslaw, letting the Brussels sprouts sit in the dressing will soften them, making them more palatable, and it will infuse them with the flavors. Let your salad hang out for about 20 minutes or up to 4 to 5 hours. Just wait until serving to fold in the remaining ingredients so they stay super-fresh and crunchy. This timing is great news if you’re preparing multiple dishes for your feast at the same time.
What pairs well with this salad?
The crunchy and tang of this salad makes it a beautiful accompaniment to your holiday roasts like turkey or ham. But it’s also the start to a delicious meal when paired with these weeknight dinners.
Made this recipe? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
Brussels sprouts just scream holiday time. If you’re looking for a new way to serve this vegetable, you have to try thinly slicing them and making a flavor-packed winter salad. This salad has all of our favorite seasonal flavors: apples, cider vinegar, cranberries, nuts and sharp cheese. It’s the perfect side dish for all your holiday get-togethers, especially the fancier dinners. Read on for some tips on how to make this recipe.
Can you eat Brussels sprouts raw?!
Yes! Brussels sprouts come from the same family of vegetables as cabbage, kale, broccoli, and cauliflower. And just like those, they’re absolutely packed with nutrients and delicious when eaten raw. Similar to cabbage, thinly slicing Brussels sprouts is the ideal way to eat them when raw.
How do I shred Brussels sprouts?
You can shred them a few ways. You can thinly slice them with a sharp knife. Using a mandoline is a great way to get even shreds quickly, but be careful! Some food processors have a slicing attachment that you could feed the sprouts through. During the fall and holiday times, many stores carry bags of pre-shredded sprouts. That option is definitely the most convenient, but it might not be quite as fresh-tasting as shredding the sprouts yourself.
How long should I marinate them in the dressing?
Also similar to coleslaw, letting the Brussels sprouts sit in the dressing will soften them, making them more palatable, and it will infuse them with the flavors. Let your salad hang out for about 20 minutes or up to 4 to 5 hours. Just wait until serving to fold in the remaining ingredients so they stay super-fresh and crunchy. This timing is great news if you’re preparing multiple dishes for your feast at the same time.
What pairs well with this salad?
The crunchy and tang of this salad makes it a beautiful accompaniment to your holiday roasts like turkey or ham. But it’s also the start to a delicious meal when paired with these weeknight dinners.
Made this recipe? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
- Yields:
-
6
serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 10 mins
- Total Time:
- 30 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 276
Directions
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- Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, garlic, salt, mustard, pepper, and syrup until combined. Add Brussels sprouts and toss until coated. Let sit, tossing occasionally, at least 20 minutes and up to 4 hours.
- Step 2When ready to serve, fold in apples, cheese, cranberries, and pine nuts.
- Step 1
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