This Brussels Sprouts Salad is fresh, colourful and packed with delicious flavours and textures. Shredded Brussels sprouts are combined with crisp apple, sweet dried cranberries and crunchy sliced almonds to create a simple salad that's perfect for lunches, holiday tables or as a side dish with your favourite main.
If you think you don't like Brussels sprouts, this salad might just change your mind. Serving them raw keeps them crisp and fresh, while the combination of sweet, tart and crunchy ingredients balances their natural flavour beautifully. It's easy to prepare, can be made ahead of time and is a great way to enjoy Brussels sprouts in a completely different way.
Calories in Brussels Sprouts Salad
This recipe serves 3 and is 202 calories per serving
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Ingredients Notes
To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- Brussels Sprouts: Finely shred the Brussels sprouts for the best texture. A sharp knife, mandoline or food processor with a slicing attachment all work well.
- Apple: I like to use a crisp, sweet variety such as Honeycrisp, but Gala, Fuji or Pink Lady are all great choices too.
- Red Onion: Adds a little sharpness and crunch. Slice it as thinly as possible so it blends nicely with the other ingredients.
- Dried Cranberries: Add bursts of sweetness that balance the flavour of the Brussels sprouts.
- Sliced Almonds: Add a delicious crunch.
- Plain Fat-Free Yogurt: Creates a creamy dressing while keeping it lighter than a traditional mayonnaise-based version. Greek yogurt can be used for a thicker dressing.
- Low-Fat Mayonnaise: Adds richness and helps create a classic creamy texture.
- Dijon Mustard: Adds a gentle tang and depth of flavour.
- Poppy Seeds: Add a subtle nutty flavour and a little texture.
- Onion Powder: Gives the dressing extra savoury flavour.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice brightens the dressing and complements the apple beautifully.
- Salt: Enhances all the flavours.
- Granulated Sweetener: Balances the tanginess of the yogurt and lemon. Use your preferred granulated sweetener, or substitute with honey or maple syrup if preferred.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions.
Variations and Substitutes
This Brussels Sprouts Salad is easy to customise with different fruits, nuts and toppings.
- Try a different apple: Gala, Fuji, Pink Lady or Granny Smith all work well, depending on whether you prefer a sweeter or tarter flavour.
- Swap the fruit: Replace the apple with sliced pear, grapes, orange segments or pomegranate seeds for a different twist.
- Change the dried fruit: Use raisins, chopped dried apricots, dried cherries or omit them altogether if preferred.
- Change the nuts: Pecans, walnuts, pistachios or pumpkin seeds make great alternatives to the sliced almonds.
- Add cheese: Crumbled feta, goat's cheese or shaved Parmesan all pair beautifully with the sweet and tangy flavours.
- Boost the protein: Add grilled chicken, turkey, cooked bacon or chickpeas to turn the salad into a more filling meal.
- Try a different dressing: Swap the lemon juice for apple cider vinegar or use wholegrain mustard instead of Dijon for a slightly different flavour.
- Add extra crunch: Finely sliced celery or shredded carrots are great additions.
- Make it vegan: Use a plain dairy-free yogurt, vegan mayonnaise and your preferred vegan sweetener.
Serving Suggestions
This Healthy Brussels Sprouts Salad is delicious served on its own for a light lunch or as a fresh side dish alongside a variety of main meals.
It pairs perfectly with grilled chicken, turkey, pork, steak or salmon, and makes a great addition to barbecues, picnics and buffet spreads. It's also a fantastic side for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Sunday roast dinners, adding a fresh, crisp contrast to richer dishes.
For a more filling meal, serving the salad with grilled chicken, steak, shrimp or a vegetarian protein or with a slice of crusty bread or your favourite soup.
Storing Leftovers
Store any leftover Brussels Sprouts Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
If you're making it ahead of time, it's best to store the dressing separately and toss everything together just before serving to keep the salad as crisp and fresh as possible.
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Recipe Card
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Almonds, Apple and Cranberries
A delicious Brussels Sprouts Salad - with almond slices, crisp tart apple and sweet cranberries. Perfect on its own as a meal or as a side dish for your main.
Ingredients
- 300g (10.5oz) of brussels sprouts, shredded
- 1 large crisp apple (I used honey crisp), cored halved and sliced thinly
- ½ red onion, sliced thinly
- 40g (1.5oz) of dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoon of sliced almonds
For the dressing:
- ½ cup (122g) of plain fat free yoghurt
- 2 tablespoon of low fat mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon of poppy seeds
- ½ teaspoon of onion powder
- juice of half a lemon
- pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons of granulated sweetener
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients for the salad to a large salad bowl
- Whisk the ingredients for the dressing together in a small bowl.
- Pour over the salad and toss well to coat.
- Serve and enjoy!!
Notes
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Nutrition Information
Yield
3Serving Size
1 SERVINGAmount Per Serving Calories 202Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 3.8mgSodium 232mgCarbohydrates 33gFiber 6gSugar 20gProtein 8g
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Moira Fox says
First time making this and it was lovely. OH looked at me like I’d lost my mind when I served it up but agreed it was very tasty and he’d eat it again.
Great for Christmas when we all have too many Brussel sprouts!