Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pistachios
Shaved parmesan brussels sprouts salad is an elegant holiday side dish. Shaved brussels are tossed with pistachios and dressed in a balsamic vinaigrette.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 411kcal
Ingredients
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 Tb balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 lemon juiced and zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
Brussels Sprouts Salad
- 4 cups shaved brussels sprouts
- ½ cup chopped pistachios + more for garnish
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese + more for garnish
Instructions
- For the vinaigrette, whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette, dijon mustard, honey and lemon zest and juice together until emulsified and well combined.
- To shave brussel sprouts, cut the stem off and cut them in half, discarding any tough outer leaves. Use a sharp knife and thinly slice the brussel sprouts into thin shavings.
- Add the shaved brussels sprouts to a bowl, along with the pistachios and grated parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle enough vinaigrette over the salad and give everything a good mix. Place salad into a large serving bowl and garnish with additional parmesan and pistachios.
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Notes
Salad yields about 3-4 servings as a side dish and 2 servings as a main.
You can dress the salad and make ahead up to 3 hours in advance.
If salad is not dressed with the vinaigrette, you can make ahead up to 1 day in advance and dress the salad before serving.
You may have a little more dressing than needed for the recipe, start with enough to coat everything then add more as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 2mg