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    Home » Side Dishes » Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe with Citrus Vinaigrette

    Published: Nov 1, 2014 · Modified: Feb 1, 2021 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links, which means we make a small commission off items you purchase at no additional cost to you.

    Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe with Citrus Vinaigrette

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    Eat your greens (and enjoy them, too) with this flavorful Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad recipe with Citrus Vinaigrette!

    White bowl filled with Brussels Sprouts Salad, with chopped avocado, pecorino cheese, dried cranberries and pistachios.

    Brussels sprouts can get a bad reputation.

    If you’ve had bad brussels sprouts in the past, you’re less likely to give them another try. But this Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with a zesty Citrus Vinaigrette is so flavorful, you might just forget your previous brussels sprouts experiences entirely.

    The tangy citrus vinaigrette mellows the slightly bitter flavor of the sprouts in this Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad recipe.

    Throw in some creamy avocado, crunchy pistachios, sweet dried cranberries and a bit of salty grated Pecorino cheese, and you have one tasty dish that could easily double as a side on burger night as well as be the lead-off hitter at your Thanksgiving Day feast.

    A deconstructed Salad in a white bowl. Garnished with fresh avocado, dried cranberries, Pecorino cheese and pistachios.

    Can I make this brussels sprouts salad in advance?

    Yes and no. (How’s that for an answer?)

    The hearty texture of the sprouts can stand up to the acid in the vinaigrette, so feel free to toss those together an hour or two before you serve the salad.

    But I wouldn’t add the avocado or other mix-ins until right before you serve the salad or you’ll run the risk of brown avocado (even with the citrus vinaigrette).

    Large white bowl filled with Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with a zesty Citrus Vinaigrette. Garnished with avocado, dried cranberries, Pecorino cheese and pistachios.Any other shortcuts for this brussels sprouts salad?

    If you have a mandoline, by all means go ahead and slice these baby cabbages by yourself. I value my fingertips far too much to do this.

    My shortcut suggestion? Buy the preshredded brussels sprouts at the grocery store and get this brussels sprouts salad recipe on the table in less than half the time of shaving the sprouts yourself.

    Not a craisin fan? Or maybe your don’t have any on hand? Tart dried cherries would be a tasty substitute for the craisins in this sprouts salad.

    Note: You’ll have leftover citrus vinaigrette when you make this recipe. The extra vinaigrette will keep in the fridge for about two weeks so feel free to make another round of Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad or simply dress your next leafy greens salad with some of the leftovers. The bright citrus flavors are welcome any time of year - as is this Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad recipe.

    Large white bowl filled with Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with a zesty Citrus Vinaigrette. Garnished with avocado, dried cranberries, Pecorino cheese and pistachios.
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    Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe with Citrus Vinaigrette

    Garnish With Lemon
    Add an unexpected salad to your side dish lineup with this easy, flavorful Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad recipe with citrus vinaigrette.
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Side Dishes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 328 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    Citrus Vinaigrette:

    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
    • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
    • 1 ½ teaspoons dijon mustard
    • 2 teaspoons honey
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup olive oil
    • Pepper to taste

    Salad:

    • 1 12-ounce package shaved brussels sprouts
    • 1 large avocado diced
    • ½ cup craisins
    • ⅓ cup pistachios
    • ¼ cup grated Pecorino cheese

    Instructions
     

    For the Vinaigrette:

    • Combine juices, shallots, mustard, honey and salt in a small bowl. Slowly pour in olive oil and whisk until dressing is emulsified. Add additional salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

    For the Salad:

    • Place brussels sprouts in a large bowl. Start by pouring half of dressing on sprouts and toss to coat. Add avocado, craisins, pistachios and cheese to sprouts. Gently toss. Add additional dressing, if desired. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Leftover dressing will keep for two weeks in the refrigerator. Perfect excuse to make more salad!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 296mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13g

    Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.

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    1. Lydia says

      November 23, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      I'm loving Brussels sprouts. So thanks for your recipe for the cold salad. Happy Thanksgiving.
      Lydia in Idaho

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 24, 2014 at 8:21 am

        Happy Thanksgiving to you, too, Lydia!

        Reply
    2. amy murphy says

      November 03, 2014 at 5:22 pm

      loooooove this post! yummy - thanks so much!!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 03, 2014 at 9:11 pm

        It has your name written all over it, Amy! 😉

        Reply
    3. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      November 02, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      I love shaved brussels sprout salads! Definitely going to be making your recipe.. loving the sound of that citrus vinaigrette especially.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 03, 2014 at 7:26 am

        The citrus is just the right pop of flavor for those sprouts, Thalia. One of my new faves!

        Reply
    4. marla says

      November 02, 2014 at 10:21 am

      Love these sprouts!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 02, 2014 at 1:20 pm

        Thanks, Marla!

        Reply
    5. Sherry says

      November 01, 2014 at 2:40 pm

      I'm one of those that LOVE brussel sprouts so will be making this. Thank you. Can I also ask you what plugin you use for your recipes? They look phenomenal. The best I've seen...

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 02, 2014 at 7:57 am

        Thanks, Sherry! We use Easy Recipe Plus for our recipes.

        Reply

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