How do you get your people to eat Brussels sprouts…and love them? Make Apple Cranberry Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad, that’s how! This deliciousness is tossed in an easy, Apple Cider Vinaigrette, along with almonds, kale, and cranberries. It’s an exciting flavor combo!
Apple Cranberry Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
When I first created this recipe, I took it to a party and tested it on several people. They loved it…and asked when it was going on the blog.
Here’s the thing. No one knew they were eating Brussels sprouts…until after they already loved it.
Then I came clean. And nobody hated me!
Guys, this one’s truly a winner…it breaks all the rules!
This slaw is sweet, savory, light, and airy…the perfect, healthy dish for holiday feasts.
How to make shaved Brussels sprout salad
Step 1. Make the apple cider vinaigrette first to get those flavors dancing with each other.
Step 2. Shred the Brussels sprouts and carrots in a food processor.
Step 3. Toss these with kale, apple, onion, and cranberries; cover and refrigerate.
Step 4. Toast the almonds (oven or stove, your choice).
Step 5. When ready to serve, toss everything together, drizzle in vinaigrette, toss, and serve.
* See full recipe below
Do you use raw apple cider vinegar?
Yep, I love using Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar in the vinaigrette for this Brussels sprout salad!
It’s a high quality, raw vinegar with a lively flavor that never quits. In fact, the vinaigrette tastes better after hanging out in the fridge for a couple days.
Apple Cranberry Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad Ingredients
- sliced almonds
- extra virgin olive oil
- red onion
- dried cranberries
- Brussels sprouts
- Dino kale
- apple
- carrots
- Apple cider vinaigrette (see full recipe below)
Recommended kitchen tools
- chef knife
- cutting board
- salad spinner (to wash leafy produce)
- Food processor or a Mandolin (for shredding/slicing)
- mixing bowls
- 8oz narrow mouth canning jar (for salad dressing)
Want more healthy holiday recipes?
Even if you’re not vegan, check out my I Can’t Believe It’s Vegan! Green Bean Casserole. It’s creamy, dreamy, and sooo delicious!
Cranberry Pomegranate Relish is so addictive when it’s sitting on top of a warmed, brie wheel or cream cheese as a pre-dinner snack.
Sweet and Savory Sweet Potato Salad is perfect to serve with any holiday meal.
Butternut Squash Baked Mac and Cheese is a scrumptious, comfort food side dish.
Apple Cranberry Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
Ingredients
For the dressing
- 2 Tbsp Bragg Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Agave Nectar
- 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For the Brussels sprouts salad
- 3 cups Brussels Sprouts shredded
- 1/4 cup Carrots shredded
- 2 cups Dino Kale finely chopped
- 1 Apple finely chopped
- 1/2 small Red Onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced Almonds toasted
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together VINEGAR, AGAVE, DIJON, SALT and PEPPER; slowly drizzle in OLIVE OIL, whisking continuously; refrigerate.
- In a salad bowl, toss together BRUSSELS SPROUTS, CARROTS, KALE, APPLE, ONION, and CRANBERRIES; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To serve, toss all ingredients in dressing; top with SLICED ALMONDS.
- Note: You can make this slaw a few days in advance, but keep the chopped apple and sliced almonds separate from salad until when ready to serve to maintain texture and color.
RECIPE NOTES
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Anya says
11/15/2018 at 11:08 amMade a modified version of this awesome slaw for a potluck and received many compliments. I really liked it myself! I skipped the kale (grocery store was out), replaced onions with fennel, and cranberries with pomegranate seeds. I tweaked the dressing to taste. Thank you for an awesome inspirational recipe! will definitely make this again. 🙂
Traci Antonovich says
11/15/2018 at 11:30 amAwesome Anya, I love hearing that! Sounds like you made all the changes I love too! 😉 Thanks so much for following up…Happy Holidays to you and yours.
Kelly says
10/02/2018 at 11:54 amHow far in advance can I make this yummy slaw?
Traci Antonovich says
10/02/2018 at 3:46 pmHi Kelly, thanks for asking! You can easily make this slaw a few days in advance, but the apple might brown too much, so you could chop and toss the apple in just before serving. I would also keep the almonds separate and sprinkle when ready to serve. Hope that helps!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
09/06/2018 at 10:06 amI’m going to make a big batch of this on Sunday so I can have it all week! Looks so easy and delicious!
Traci Antonovich says
09/06/2018 at 12:15 pmThanks Shadi! Hope you love it!
georgie says
09/06/2018 at 10:04 amYes!!! I’ve been looking for a shredded brussels sprouts slaw recipe for ages! this combines all my favourites!!!
Traci Antonovich says
09/06/2018 at 12:15 pmThanks Georgie! Hope you love this one 🙂
Jenn says
09/06/2018 at 9:57 amThis is so my kind of dish! Perfect for anytime in the fall, but would also be great on the Thanksgiving table. Bookmarking this one!
Traci Antonovich says
09/06/2018 at 12:14 pmThanks Jenn! Hope you get to try it out 🙂
Annissa says
09/06/2018 at 9:48 amGreat use of recipe! Looks so fresh and tasty!
Traci Antonovich says
09/06/2018 at 12:13 pmThanks Annissa! Love hearing it!
Caroline says
09/06/2018 at 9:24 amI know exactly what you mean – Brussels sprouts are a bit unloved but I think they work really well in some recipes, with slaws like this being right up there. Looks tasty!
Traci Antonovich says
09/06/2018 at 12:13 pmThanks Caroline!
Girlfriend says
12/03/2017 at 4:14 pmGF, I made this salad today and I am blown away! It is one of the most delicious salads I have ever eaten. Made it exactly as written and wouldn’t change a thing. All the ingredients work so well together and I can’t stop eating it. Well done Kitchen Girl.
Traci Antonovich says
12/03/2017 at 7:36 pmOmgosh, you can’t even believe how much this makes my day! I haven’t made it in a while and am sooo overdue…now you got me all wanting it this week 🙂 Thanks GF!
Edyta at Innocent Delight says
11/05/2017 at 11:37 amI love Brussels sprouts. I need to make this slaw for dinner tonight. I have some beautiful brussels sprouts in a fridge 🙂
Traci Antonovich says
11/05/2017 at 12:13 pmThank you Edyta…perfect timing! Next time I make this I’m adding pomegranate seeds to it 🙂 Hope you love it like I do!
Saima Zaidi says
11/05/2017 at 10:46 amWhat a lovely combo of ingredients for slaw! I love almonds in anything and everything and this sounds so delicious and healthy anyway! Will make this instead of my regular coleslaw next time.
Traci Antonovich says
11/05/2017 at 12:11 pmThanks so much! I’m with you on the almonds in anything and everything 🙂
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
11/05/2017 at 9:48 amWhat a great way to get people eating sprouts! This sounds very tasty.
Traci Antonovich says
11/05/2017 at 10:33 amHaha yep, it works every time! Thanks so much! 🙂
Sarah says
11/05/2017 at 9:41 amI have a hard time loving brussels sprouts, but I think with the apples, cranberries, and dressing this sounds DELICIOUS!
Traci Antonovich says
11/05/2017 at 10:32 amYay thank you for that! I hear ya…I only love them when the flavors and textures make sense. 🙂
Trang says
11/05/2017 at 9:22 amThis is such a refreshing use of brussel sprouts! It would make a healthy side dish for the holidays.
Traci Antonovich says
11/05/2017 at 10:29 amThank you! That’s exactly how I like to use it too! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!