Description
A refreshing and elegant no-lettuce salad featuring crisp Brussels sprouts, sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and shaved Parmesan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Brussels Sprouts, thinly sliced
- 1 large Apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
- ½ cup Walnuts, toasted
- ½ cup Parmesan, shaved
- ¼ cup Dried Cranberries (optional)
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Trim the Brussels sprouts and slice them as thinly as possible.
- Toast walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, mix Brussels sprouts and apple slices, then drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat.
- Gently fold in toasted walnuts, shaved Parmesan, and dried cranberries if using.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Can be made ahead of time. Add nuts and cheese just before serving for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg