Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

You only need 7 ingredients to make this easy, delicious shaved Brussels sprout salad! Make it ahead for a holiday meal or pack it for a healthy lunch.

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

I just woke up to a snowy white Saturday morning, which means that it’s the perfect day for… Brussels sprout salad! Ok, maybe I’m the weird one that just loves salad no matter what’s going on around me. If you’re craving something warm and cozy, go make a mug of this cacao hot chocolate and then come back here if you’re looking for an easy Brussels sprout salad to make for weekend holiday festivities. This one will be your go-to throw-together winter salad that you’ll crave when you want a break from cookies and other indulgent treats.

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Why I Love This Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe

This Brussels sprout salad recipe comes from our first book and after making it multiple times over Thanksgiving weekend, I just had to share it here. There are a thousand reasons why I love it, so I’ll just share my top 3:

  1. It’s a breeze to put together. Simply shave your sprouts (or use pre-shredded Brussels sprouts), and toss them with olive oil, lemon, dried cranberries, grated cheese, pine nuts, chives, salt & pepper.
  2. You can prep it hours in advance. The hearty Brussels sprouts hold up well even if you dress them ahead of time, so this recipe is a perfect one to make ahead for holiday parties.
  3. Even though it’s made with so FEW ingredients, it’s so delicious. The bright lemon, chewy, tart cranberries, and salty cheese are a simple, yet addictive combination. With just a few ingredients, this salad checks all the flavor boxes.

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If you love this Brussels sprout salad recipe…

Try these balsamic Brussels sprouts, these roasted Brussels sprouts, or this kale salad next!

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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

rate this recipe:
4.95 from 177 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Serves 4 as a side
An easy and delicious shaved Brussels sprout salad made with just 7 ingredients! The perfect salad to make ahead for holiday gatherings or pack for lunch.

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Thinly slice the Brussels sprouts using a mandoline if you have one. Place them into a medium bowl and toss with the olive oil, lemon juice, pine nuts, cranberries, pecorino cheese, chives, and pinches of salt and pepper.
  • Let the salad sit at room temperature for 15 minutes, then taste and adjust the seasonings. Finish with an additional drizzle of olive oil if you like.

 

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  1. Carrie
    11.30.2024

    5 stars
    I’ve made this salad so many times—sometimes with the dried cranberries, sometimes without. It’s so easy to make and so delicious to eat. Thank you!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      12.01.2024

      I’m so glad you’ve loved it!

  2. Sindu
    11.30.2024

    5 stars
    Made this for Thanksgiving and it is delicious. I subbed toasted slivered almonds for the pine nuts. My mom, who is hard to please/picky, really liked it and wants to add it for next year too!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      12.01.2024

      I’m so glad it was a hit!

  3. Everything is chopped and dressing is mixed.
    Is there any harm in dressing this the night before serving?

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      11.28.2024

      You can dress it early!

  4. Mariann
    11.27.2024

    Help! Regarding the shaved brussel sprouts salad. Can I cut the brussel sprouts today, Wednesday?????

    • donna
      11.27.2024

      I was wondering the same thing. Just read that they can be shaved up to 4 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Looking forward to making this salad for Thanksgiving!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      11.27.2024

      Yep, absolutely!

  5. Carol Dole
    10.30.2024

    5 stars
    Love the recipe. Used deshelled pistachios and diced apple in place of pine nuts and cranberries to suit our family’s preferences…MARVELOUS!!!

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      11.01.2024

      Hi Carol, that sounds like a delicious variation! So glad you enjoyed it.

  6. Vanessa
    10.21.2024

    Hi, I am not seeing if the Brussel sprouts are raw or cooked. The photo makes them look cooked? Thanks,

    • SusanL
      10.26.2024

      I believe that they are raw….thus crispy.

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      11.01.2024

      Hi Vanessa, yep, they’re raw here!

  7. julianne malin
    09.13.2024

    I love your recipes! I make the broccoli salad with the tamari roasted nuts all the time, and even broccoli haters love it. There is never any leftovers. I can’t wait to try this one!

  8. Robin
    08.29.2024

    5 stars
    Delicious! So fresh and bright tasting. I used dried cherries because I didn’t have dried cranberries on hand. Will definitely make again. I don’t normally care for cooked Brussels sprouts, but apparently I like them shaved and raw:)

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      08.30.2024

      Hi Robin, I’m so glad you loved the salad! It would be delicious with dried cherries.

  9. g
    04.12.2024

    Can you substitute vinegar for the lemon juice??

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      04.20.2024

      White wine vinegar should work fine here.

  10. Gena C
    04.04.2024

    5 stars
    Very good!! I used thinly sliced shallots instead of chives, and toasted almonds instead of pine nuts because that’s what I had on hand.
    Will definitely make it again!

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      04.05.2024

      Hi Gena, I’m so glad you enjoyed the salad!

  11. Linda
    03.18.2024

    5 stars
    Delicious and simple recipe! I’ve made this multiple times exactly as written and it’s always a hit!

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      03.21.2024

      Hi Linda, I’m so glad you love the salad!

  12. Kelley
    02.14.2024

    5 stars
    O.M.G!!! You have single-handedly converted me into a salad lover. Just purchased 3 of your cookbooks, but found this online. Definitely going to have to read those books. If all of your recipes are as good as this, I see lots of incredible food in my future!

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      02.16.2024

      Hi Kelley, thanks for this sweet comment! I hope you love the books, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the salad.

  13. Lydia
    01.31.2024

    Hello! I’m trying to print this recipe but no matter what I try, even saving to PDF, it shows up blank. Please help!

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      02.02.2024

      Hi Lydia, So sorry about that! I’m not sure what’s going wrong. Are you clicking the “print recipe” button in the recipe card?

      • Lydia
        02.05.2024

        Hi Phoebe,

        Thanks so much for responding. Yes I did use that button and maybe it’s something I need to figure out on my end.

        Love your site and your recipes-they’re always a hit!

        • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
          02.09.2024

          Hi Lydia, I hope you were able to print! Feel free to reach out if any other issues come up. So glad you’re loving the recipes!

  14. Anna Belle
    01.10.2024

    I don’t have pine nuts… would toasted almonds or sunflower seeds work?

    • Carolyn Walker
      01.28.2024

      5 stars
      I loved the salad. Had to change it up because I didn’t have everything it called for in the recipe. So used toasted sliced almonds and raisins . Also added Parmesan cheese and chopped green onion. My husband love it as well. I will make this again.

      • Jeanine Donofrio
        01.30.2024

        I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

    • Rose
      09.12.2024

      I’ve used both in a pinch and it tasted delicious. This salad is adaptable that way.

  15. Susan
    12.23.2023

    Hello! I love this salad, it’s so delicious. If I don’t have enough brussel sprouts, is there a salad leaf I can add? I’m struggling to find Brussel sprouts

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      12.24.2023

      Hi Susan, you could add some finely chopped kale – massage it a little bit with olive oil so that the leaves become tender before mixing it in. Hope that helps!

    • Mailei
      10.27.2024

      5 stars
      Arugula might be a tasty substitute! I also add some garlic powder and garnish with honey.

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