Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad With Apples Dates Minimalist Baker

Not only is this salad a delicious combination of savory, sweet, crunchy, and tart, but it comes together with just 10 ingredients in 20 minutes! It’s the perfect dish to freshen up your holiday table or enjoy as a yummy side any day of the year. Let us show you how it’s done!

How to Make Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

We’re major fans of roasted Brussels sprouts around here, but have you ever tried them raw? Also delicious! The best way to enjoy them raw? Shaved in a salad! Shaving Brussels sprouts is as easy as trimming the stems, halving, and thinly slicing. Served raw, they have a crunchy texture and neutral but slightly bitter taste that makes them ideal for pairing with sweet toppings and a tangy dressing. Massaging the sprouts (and kale) helps reduce their bitterness and makes them easier to chew and digest! For the sweet and crunchy toppings, we went with a drool-worthy apple, date, and roasted hazelnut combo! But part of what makes this salad so special is how easily it can be modified to use what you have on hand! Don’t have dates? Try dried cranberries! No apples? Pears would be yummy! Hazelnuts a no-go? Your favorite nut or seed is welcome here! Toss all the goodies with the simple 5-ingredient dressing (olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and shallot), and this salad may win over even the vegetable skeptics! We hope you LOVE this salad! It’s:CrunchyTartSweetNuttyQuick & easy& SO fresh! It’s beaming with nutrients (potassium, folate, vitamins C, K, E, and B6) and begging to be served at your holiday tables and all fall and winter long! This salad pairs beautifully with our Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Lentil Mushroom Stew over Mashed Potatoes, and Lemon and Herb Roasted Chicken.