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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate and Candied Pecans

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate and Candied Pecans

A refreshing Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate and Candied Pecans, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 299 kcal

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • food processor
  • mandoline
  • bowl

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients

  • 12 ounces shaved brussels sprouts
  • 1.5 cups pomegranate arils
  • 1.5 cups honeycrisp apple, diced
  • 1 cup pecans, candied or toasted
  • 0.75 cup dried cranberries
  • 0.75 cup shaved parmesan

Vinaigrette Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Candied Pecans Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 0.33 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25-0.5 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

Candied Pecans

  • Add everything but the pecans to a saucepan over medium heat and stir well, heating for 1 min. Add the pecans and stir well, then let cook for 3-5 minutes over medium heat, stirring often, until the glaze thickens and cooks down - it should look shiny and should be thick (if it's not, they will not set).
  • Transfer to parchment paper to cool completely before breaking up. We only use half of this in the salad & the other half for snacking! If they are not crispy after cooling, you can put them in a 250˚F oven for ~10 minutes to further dry them out.

Salad Preparation

  • Using the shredder attachment on your food processor, a mandoline, a knife, shred your brussels sprouts into 1/16” shreds. You can also buy a bag of pre-shredded brussels sprouts at most grocery stores.
  • Combine the brussels sprouts, pomegranate, apple, pecans, cranberries and parmesan in a bowl. Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients, pour over the salad, and toss.
  • Let the salad sit for about 30 minutes before serving. As it sits, the acid in the dressing will soften up the sprouts. Serve with extra parmesan, pomegranate, and pecans.

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and is better if assembled up to 24 hours in advance. Add bacon for an extra flavor boost if desired. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days, though it may get soggier over time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 32.7gProtein: 6.2gFat: 17.8gSodium: 432.4mgFiber: 5.7gSugar: 23.7g
Keyword Brussels sprouts, Candied Pecans, healthy, Pomegranate, salad, vegetarian
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