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Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with cranberries & walnuts

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Posted:11/20/19
Updated:7/16/20
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Serving dish of roasted brussels sprouts with apples, bacon and topped with pecans
Serving dish of roasted brussels sprouts with apples, bacon and topped with pecans

A simple Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with cranberries & walnuts – perfect for gatherings. Gluten-free, plus can easily be made paleo and/or vegan (just leave out the parmesan shreds!).

Post originally published November 2017. Same recipe, just updated November 2019.

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If you would have told me 10 years ago that brussels sprouts would be one of my top 10 favorite foods I probably would have said “Ew, absolutely not.”

But guys, I LOVE THEM now. I honestly love them pretty much all ways – except steamed/boiled because that is just gross. That is exactly why people have such bad feelings towards brussels sprouts in the first place! Maybe it was the generation before me, or my grandparents generation that decided it was an okay thing to do – boiling brussels sprouts – but its just wrong. Is there anyone who actually likes boiled brussels? Would the boiled brussels sprouts lovers please stand up? 

Alright but seriously brussels sprouts this time of year are theee best. So many ways to prepare my favorite vegetable for all the gatherings coming up…

You can roast them with balsamic.

Roast them with squash.

Sautéed them and serve with pumpkin aioli.

Or you can serve them shredded and raw – no cooking necessary! So I bring you:

Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad

Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with cranberries and walnuts on oval serving platter

This brussels sprouts salad recipe is quite simple and doesn’t take too much time at all. You can even prep everything the day before and then add the dressing before you’re ready to serve.

Ingredients needed for shredded (shaved) brussels sprouts salad

  • chopped walnuts
  • brussels sprouts
  • dried cranberries
  • shaved parmesan cheese

Simple Dressing

  • extra virgin olive oil
  • red wine vinegar
  • pure maple syrup
  • garlic powder
  • salt
Brussels sprouts in clear bowl

How to Make a Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad

I started with fresh brussels sprouts and then shredded them using my food processor. You can also buy pre-shredded brussels sprouts if your local grocer carries them. I know Trader Joe’s has tons of prepped items like that – huge time-saver!

Brussels sprout salad ingredients in bowls with cranberries and walnuts

So if you’re buying brussels sprouts whole and you don’t have a food processor/slicing attachment, you can also carefully cut the brussels sprouts very thin. Or you can use a mandoline slicer. I would recommend using a cutting glove if going either of those routes though. Don’t want to lose a fingertip! 

And the rest of the ingredients for this brussel sprouts salad are really simple: toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and a simple homemade dressing.

Everything gets mixed together in one bowl and then it’s just tossing together to coat the brussels sprouts.

Dressing using extra virgin olive oil, mustard red wine vinegar and some seasonings on brussels sprouts with walnuts and cranberries

OH. But I felt compelled to add some cheese here. You could definitely serve it without if you have a gathering with dairy-free or vegan peeps. Or maybe you just have a little bowl of parmesan shreds on the side.

Or if you have cheese lovers on your hands (my family) just sprinkle that goodness right into the bowl.

The saltiness of the cheese really does compliment the sweet dried berries quite well in this brussels sprouts salad.

hand sprinkling parmesan cheese on salad in clear bowl

But that is basically it! Super simple, light, paleo/vegan-friendly and gluten-free. It’s the perfect side dish for the holidays.

I mean, we have to balance all those potatoes with some greens right? 

Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with cranberries and walnuts on oval serving platter

Let me know if you make this recipe by leaving a comment and rating below! It helps others learn more about the recipe too! Xx, Ashley

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A simple Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with cranberries & walnuts – perfect for gatherings. Gluten-free, plus can easily be made paleo and/or vegan (just leave out the parmesan shreds!)

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x
  • Category: salad
  • Method: oven
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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salad:

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (chopped, then measured)
  • 1 lb brussels sprouts, washed and trimmed
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries (I used unsweetened)
  • 1/3 cup shaved parmesan cheese

dressing:

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 TBS red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 TBS pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Toast walnuts: Preheat oven to 325ºF. Place walnuts on baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes. Transfer walnuts to heat-safe bowl; set aside.
  2. Shred brussels sprouts: Use slicer attachment on food processor to shred brussels sprouts thinly. Alternatively you can slice thinly with knife or mandoline slicer.
  3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, garlic powder and salt. Set aside
  4. Place shredded brussels sprouts in medium-large bowl with toasted walnuts and cranberries. Pour in dressing and toss with tongs to coat. Add in parmesan cheese (if using) and toss again.
  5. Transfer brussels sprouts salad to serving dish. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe can be easily double if serving a larger crowd. You can prepare salad ingredients and dressing separately 1-2 days beforehand. Toss salad with dressing before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6th
  • Calories: 214
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 199mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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About Ashley

"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

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  1. Chelsea @ Healthy Fabulous Life says

    11/13/2017 at 9:37 am

    So so good and simple! Fellow converted brussels sprouts lover over here!

    Reply
  2. Tina says

    11/14/2017 at 1:58 pm

    Unfortunately, I think boiling was how our grandparents’ generations made/ruined many vegetables. My mom thought she hated brussels sprouts until I got her to try them roasted! Our local Whole Foods now has a brussels sprout salad section of the salad bar, separately labeled and everything, with shredded and roasted sprouts, crumbled bacon, parmesan, shallot dressing, and a couple of other options (the other day it was a grain and a mix of roasted root veggies).

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      11/14/2017 at 2:04 pm

      I think a lot of people dislike brussels until they try them roasted or another way besides boiling. But that WF salad sounds awesome!

      Reply
  3. Tina says

    11/14/2017 at 1:59 pm

    Your salad looks delish, I’m definitely going to give it a try!

    Reply
  4. Beverly says

    12/3/2019 at 5:36 pm

    This is the best. I licked the bowl clean to make sure I got every drop. More than 5 star.

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