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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

January 21, 2022 Updated November 7, 2022 by Lisa Goldfinger 4 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

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This Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad is everything you want in a salad, and more. Shaved brussels sprouts are tossed with arugula, zesty red wine shallot vinaigrette, toasted pecans, and just enough parmesan cheese for an incredibly satisfying combination of flavor and crunch.

This is a wonderful salad for a casual family meal or for a fancy dinner party.

close up overhead shot of a shredded Brussels sprout and arugula salad with toasted pecans and grated parmesan cheese

I'm completely hooked on this shaved brussels sprouts salad and its crisp, zesty, nutty, richness. And I love that it's so packed with healthy veggies and nuts. Luckily my family loves it too because it's become a regular in our weekly dinner rotation and then again the next day for lunch, with sliced chicken on top. It holds up well overnight!

HOW TO MAKE THIS SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD

This is a quick and easy salad to throw together, and even quicker if you have a food processor to shred the brussels sprouts. 

Here are the ingredients for the salad:  brussels sprouts, baby arugula, good quality parmesan cheese and pecans. For the vinaigrette, you'll need red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, a shallot, a little sugar or honey, salt and pepper.  

Ingredients for shaved brussels sprouts salad: white cutting board topped with a bowl of brussels sprouts, a bowl of arugula, one shallot, a small cup of pecans, a hunk of parmesan cheese

  • Start by trimming the brussels sprouts. Cut off the woody root ends and remove any damaged outer leaves. 

showing how to trim brussels sprouts. Overhead shot of a knife and a hand holding brussel sprout that has had the end trimmed off

  • Next, shave the brussels sprouts using a knife, a mandoline or a food processor. 

HOW TO SHAVE BRUSSELS SPROUTS

  1. With a sharp knife - Hold the sprout by one end and carefully cut each Brussels sprout crosswise, into thin slices.
  2. With a Mondoline Slicer/Shaver - make sure you have a good mandoline slicer with a food-holder attachment to protect your fingers. Adjust the mandoline to a setting that gives you thin slices. Use the food holder to move each brussel sprout back and forth over the blade of the mandoline.
  3. With a Food Processor - Use the slicing blade which is sometimes called the S-blade. My Breville Food processor has an adjustable slicing blade. If yours does too, I recommend using the second lowest setting for thin shreds. Load the brussels sprouts into the feed chute. Turn on the food processor and press down on the brussels with the plunger, to shred them. This method is by far the quickest way to shave brussels sprouts.
  • Once you've got the brussels shaved, combine them with the arugula in a large bowl.
  • Toast the pecans and whisk up the vinaigrette.

Overhead shot of a white bowl half filled with arugula the other half shredded brussels sprouts, three smalls bowls next to it with grated parmesan, vinaigrette, and toasted pecans

  • Toss the arugula and shaved brussels sprouts with ¾ of the vinaigrette; half the parmesan and half the pecans. 

overhead shot of a white bowl filled with shaved brussels sprouts salad ingredients that haven't been tossed together yet: brussels, arugula, pecans, vinaigrette and parmesan

  • Taste the salad and make adjustments, if necessary, with additional salt, pepper and vinaigrette.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the parmesan and pecans on top of the salad and serve. 

How to serve Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad and what to serve it with

This salad works well with roast chicken, beef stew, broiled salmon, or really any main dish that calls out for a healthy green salad with a bright zesty dressing. It also works wonderfully as a main dish, topped with chicken, salmon, steak, poached eggs or whatever other favorite toppings you like.

Other delicious brussels sprouts recipes to try:

  • Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Fried Shallots
  • Ottolenghi's Sweet and Spicy Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Dried Cherries
  • Skillet Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Sherry

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Here's the Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe. If you make this, I hope you'll come back to leave a star rating and a comment. I'd love to know what you think!

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Overhead shot of a white bowl filled with shredded Brussels sprout and arugula salad with toasted pecans and grated parmesan cheese.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad


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  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: Serves 6 as a side salad 1x
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Description

This is a great salad for family dinners or entertaining - healthy and absolutely delicious. Serve it on the side with whatever you're cooking or enjoy it as a main dish, topped with chicken, steak, fried eggs or your favorite salad topper.


Ingredients

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For the Vinaigrette

  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped (¼ cup chopped shallot)
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar (or substitute honey)
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For The Salad

  • ¾ cup of pecans
  • 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed (woody ends cut off; damaged leaves removed)
  • 2 ½ ounces baby arugula (about 4 cups)
  • 2 ounces good quality Parmesan cheese, finely grated (⅔ cup finely grated parmesan)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together the chopped shallots, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil. Set the vinaigrette aside.
  2. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, keeping watch and tossing often, for a few minutes, until lightly browned.
  3. Shave the Brussels Sprouts using a food processor with the shredding disc (S blade); a mandoline slicer; or a sharp knife. (See more details in the notes below)
  4. In a large bowl, combine brussels, arugula, half the nuts and half the parmesan. Pour about ¾ of the dressing over the salad, toss and taste for seasoning. Add more salt and pepper and dressing, if needed. Sprinkle on the remaining pecans and parmesan and serve.

Notes

How to Shave Brussels Sprouts: 

The best way to shred brussels sprouts fast, is in a food processor. You can also use a mandoline slicer or you can shred them by hand, using a sharp knife.

  • Using a sharp knife, place each sprout on a cutting board and cut it crosswise into thin slices.
  • Using a mandoline slicer set to a thin slicing setting, carefully slide the brussels back and forth across the slicing blade, using the food holder.
  • Using a food processor, choose the slicing blade attachment (s-blade). If it's adjustable, set to and second or third lowest setting. Put the brussels in the feed chute, turn on the machine, and press down with the plunger.

 

  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: no cook
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: no cook
  • Cuisine: American

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If you make this recipe, please let me know how it turns out for you! Leave a comment below and share a picture on instagram with the hashtag #panningtheglobe

 

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Filed Under: All Recipes, American Food, Entertaining, Fall Favorites, Lunch and Brunch, North America, Quick and Easy, Salads, Side Dish, Thanksgiving Recipes, Vegetarian

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  1. jennifer Goldyn

    January 24, 2022 at 8:50 pm

    Lisa, I made this last night and it was SO good! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      January 24, 2022 at 8:56 pm

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it Jen!

      Reply
  2. Edgar

    January 24, 2022 at 9:49 am

    This salad is absolutely fantastic. I found it very easy to make (I used a food processor for the brussels shaving). It has the perfect level of crunch and is full of flavor. A+!

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    • Lisa

      January 24, 2022 at 10:45 am

      I'm so glad you enjoyed! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment 🙂

      Reply

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