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Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad: The Make-Ahead Marvel 🥗 Forget soggy salads! This shredded Brussels sprouts salad is crisp, hearty, and actually gets BETTER as it sits. The maple-dijon dressing is the perfect sweet-and-tangy combo, and massaging the sprouts is a total game-changer for texture.

It’s packed with crunch from almonds, little bursts of sweetness from cranberries, and fresh flavor from apple. The ultimate side dish for potlucks, holidays, or just because.

Key Details

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes (No cooking required!)

Total Time: 20 minutes (+ 30 minutes optional marinating time)

Servings: 4-6 as a side

Difficulty: Easy

Estimated Calories

Per Serving (as a side): Approximately 200-250 calories.

Ingredients

For the Salad Base:

1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and ends cut off

1 large apple (like Honeycrisp or Fuji), julienned or finely chopped

½ cup dried cranberries

½ cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted

For the Maple Dijon Dressing:

¼ cup olive oil

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp pure maple syrup

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 small shallot or 1 garlic clove, minced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Optional Add-ins:

¼ cup vegan parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast

2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

How to Prepare

1. Prepare the Brussels Sprouts:

To Shred: You can use a sharp knife to thinly slice them, a food processor with the slicing attachment, or a mandoline (be careful!). The goal is thin, confetti-like strips.

Place the shredded sprouts in a large salad bowl.

2. Make the Dressing:

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and minced shallot/garlic until well combined and slightly emulsified.

Season generously with salt and pepper.

3. Assemble and Marinate (The Key Step!):

Pour about two-thirds of the dressing over the shredded Brussels sprouts.

Using your (clean) hands, gently massage the dressing into the sprouts for about 1-2 minutes. You'll feel them soften and wilt slightly. This step makes them more tender and palatable.

Let the massaged sprouts sit for at least 15-30 minutes to marinate and further soften.

4. Add Toppings and Serve:

Just before serving, add the julienned apple, dried cranberries, and toasted almonds to the bowl.

Add the remaining dressing and toss everything to combine.

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