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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Kale and Apples

Name: Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Kale and Apples
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Raw Apple Cider Vinegar; 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup; 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard; 1/8 teaspoon Sea Salt; Black Pepper (to taste); 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 pound Raw Brussels Sprouts (rinsed, ends cut off); 4-6 leaves Dino Kale (washed, dried, chopped); 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries; 1/4 cup Red Onion (diced); 1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds (or any nuts or seeds); 1 medium Apple (any variety) (thinly sliced); 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds

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5 from 27 votes

30 minutes

Shaved Brussels sprout salad combines shredded Brussels sprouts, kale, apples, pomegranate, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds in creamy, apple cider vinaigrette. Serve with family dinner and holiday meals.

shaved Brussels sprout salad with kale, apples, dried cranberries, and pomegranate in a white bowl

This utterly scrumptious, shaved Brussels sprout salad is how you fall in love with raw Brussels sprouts. When you combine finely shredded Brussels sprouts with kale, apples, dried cranberries, and pomegranate, tossed in tangy apple cider vinaigrette, it's texture and flavor galore! This sweet, savory, crispy, crunchy salad belongs with rotisserie chicken dinner or even the holiday roast turkey dinner.

If you love mouthwatering salads, strawberry salad and Lemony kale salad are also made with leafy greens and healthy ingredients. During winter, fix a citrus salad to quench your thirst for all the vitamin C.

Too many Brussels sprouts? Never! But if you have a lot, make air fryer Brussels sprouts and watch them disappear!

Table of Contents hide

1) Key ingredients

2) How to shave Brussel sprouts (3 Methods)

3) How to make this salad

4) Best dressing for Brussel sprout salad

5) Easy vegetable side dishes

6) What to serve with this salad

7) Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Kale and Apples

Key ingredients

Ingredient amounts listed in recipe card below.

raw brussel sprouts - Use fresh, shaved brussel sprouts for this salad. There's no need to cook them because they're finely shredded and easy to eat.
kale - Any kale variety will work and I especially love the color and texture of dinosaur aka lacinato kale for this salad.
dried cranberries - These add so much texture and a touch of sweetness to round out the flavor.
red onion - Any onion variety will work! I love red or green onion for this salad.
pomegranate arils - These jewels add a pop of color and flavor to any salad!
sunflower seeds - Feel free to use almonds, walnuts, or pepitas.
apple - This adds texture, nutrients, and so much flavor to kale salad.
apple cider vinegar dressing - This adds the right amount of sweet and tart flavors.

shaved Brussels sprout salad with kale, apples, dried cranberries, and pomegranate in a white bowl next to small bowls of toppings

How to shave Brussel sprouts (3 Methods)

Shred with a food processor with the slicing disk attachment. Certain models will allow you to adjust the width of the blade for thicker or thinner shaved Brussels sprouts.
Use a mandoline slicer. I always recommend a cut resistant glove when pushing Brussels sprouts over the very sharp, singular blade attached to the mandoline slicer.
A very sharp chef's knife will work wonders, but it takes more time and effort. You can shred the sprouts any thickness you like, but I find them to be better then thinner they are. My favorite knife for this job is this Japanese chef knife.

How to make this salad

Full instructions are included in the printable recipe below.

Step 1: Make the apple cider vinegar dressing. Set aside.

vinaigrette getting blended in glass jar for shaved Brussels sprout salad

Step 2: Trim the ends off the Brussels sprouts and shred using your preferred method. I love how fast my food processor does the job.

shaved Brussels sprouts in food processor

Step 3: Slice the apples. I like to dip the apples in lemon water to prevent browning. Set aside.

apples getting sliced for shaved Brussels sprout salad

Step 4: Just before serving, combine all ingredients and toss in the dressing until well-combined.

Annegret being poured over shaved brussels sprouts salad with kale, apples, pomegranate, and sunflower seeds

Step 5: To serve, add apple slices and gently toss again. Serve chilled.

Best dressing for Brussel sprout salad

I recommend Raw Apple Cider Vinegar dressing for this Brussels sprout salad! The high quality, raw vinegar gives it a lively flavor that only tastes better after hanging out in the fridge for a day or two.

Easy vegetable side dishes

What to serve with this salad

During holiday season, shaved Brussels sprout salad is one of my favorite vegan Thanksgiving recipes because it's so versatile. Even non vegans love it! We make it every year for Thanksgiving dinner and it always disappears.

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