Description
A fresh and vibrant Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad featuring thinly sliced Brussels sprouts tossed with a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing, toasted pine nuts, sweet dried cranberries, and savory pecorino cheese, garnished with chopped chives. Perfect as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups shaved Brussels sprouts
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup pine nuts (toasted)
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup grated pecorino cheese (optional)
- ⅓ cup chopped chives
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Shave the Brussels sprouts: Thinly slice the Brussels sprouts using a mandoline or a sharp knife to achieve fine, even shreds. Transfer the shaved sprouts into a medium mixing bowl.
- Toss the salad: Add the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, toasted pine nuts, dried cranberries, grated pecorino cheese, chopped chives, and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Rest and adjust seasoning: Allow the salad to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld. After resting, taste the salad and adjust the seasoning as needed. Optionally, finish with an extra drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Notes
- Using a mandoline for shaving Brussels sprouts ensures uniform thin slices, but a sharp knife works well too.
- To toast pine nuts, heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently.
- Pecorino cheese is optional; it adds a salty, nutty flavor but can be omitted for a vegetarian version or dairy-free adaptation.
- Letting the salad rest allows the lemon juice and olive oil to soften the Brussels sprouts slightly, improving texture and flavor.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day; toss again before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Brussels sprout salad, shaved Brussels sprouts, pine nuts, lemon dressing, fresh salad, healthy side dish
