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    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian Recipes

    Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pistachios

    Published: Nov 1, 2022 by Samantha Ferraro · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    This parmesan brussels sprouts salad has been made for years and continues to be a favorite recipe, especially during the holidays! Shaved brussels sprouts are tossed with nutty pistachios and loads of grated Parmesan cheese and dressed with the most delicious balsamic dijon vinaigrette. This will be everyone's favourite winter salad!

    Shaved brussels sprouts salad with grated parmesan on top and chopped pistachios.

    If you are looking for a crunchy and flavorful side dish or salad to serve for Thanksgiving or any fall dinner, you will love this parmesan brussels sprouts salad! I've been making this shaved brussels salad for nearly 10 years and it's always a fan favorite!

    The salad is full of textures and flavors including thinly sliced brussels sprouts that become incredibly tender yet are able to hold their structure with the lemon Dijon vinaigrette. The simple balsamic vinaigrette has both sweet and savory flavors, thanks to the Dijon mustard and touch of honey.

    And a final dusting of grated parmesan cheese gives the entire brussels sprouts salad a lovely savory layer that works so well with the other ingredients.

    Why You'll Love this Recipe

    • Lots of flavors and texture going on! Salty, crunchy, hearty and slightly sweet.
    • Perfect salad to make ahead! Shaved brussels sprouts hold up really well with dressing, so you can make this salad ahead of time, no problem!
    • This is such a delicious seasonal salad or side dish to make alongside your other favorite Thanksgiving recipes.

    Ingredients

    Pictured ingredients to make shaved brussels sprouts salad with parmesan.
    • Shaved Brussels Sprouts: Most stores have shaved or shredded brussels sprouts, which makes this salad come together so quickly. But to shave them yourself, vut the brussels in half, then slice to get thin shreds.
    • Pistachios: Unsalted, chopped pistachios give the salad a bit of creaminess and crunch.
    • Grated Parmesan Cheese: A good amount of grated parmesan cheese is tossed with the brussels sprouts and pistachios and compliments the other flavors as well.
    • Olive Oil: This is the base of the vinaigrette. Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil, such as this Italian olive oil, which is a favorite.
    • Balsamic Vinegar: A small amount is added to the vinaigrette for a slightly sweet and acidic layer of flavor.
    • Dijon Mustard: This gives the vinaigrette a lovely savoriness and helps emulsify and thicken the dressing.
    • Lemon Juice: Fresh is best is what they always say, and a touch of fresh lemon juice makes all the difference and wakes up the savory flavors.
    • Honey: A small amount of honey is added to the vinaigrette to balance all of the savory and tangy flavors.

    How to Make Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Salad

    To shave brussels sprouts, but them in half and slice to make thin shreds.
    Add shredded brussels sprouts to a large salad bowl.
    Add choppped pistachios to the parmesan brussels sprouts salad.
    Add grated parmesan cheese to the shaved brussels sprouts along with the grated parmesan cheese.
    Pour the vinaigrette over the shredded brussels sprouts salad.
    Toss the shredded brussels sprouts salad with the pistachios, parmesan and dressing.
    1. Add shaved brussels sprouts to a bowl, along with the chopped pistachios and grated parmesan cheese.
    2. Make the vinaigrette and whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey and a bit of lemon juice together until emulsified and well combined.
    3. Pour the dressing over the salad and give everything a good mix and serve.

    Tips, Suggestions and Substitutions

    • If cows milk cheese doesn't work for you, substitute the parmesan cheese with pecorino, which is a sheeps milk cheese.
    • Instead of using pistachios, substitute with toasted pine nuts or toasted almonds.
    • Other additions you can add are dried cranberries or dried cherries and roasted butternut squash.
    How to shave brussels sprouts for a salad?

    If using whole brussels sprouts, cut the root end off, then cut the brussels sprout in half and slice through, creating thin shreds.

    Can I cut and shave brussels sprouts ahead of time?

    Yes, cut and shave brussels sprouts then store in a resealable plastic bag with a sheet of paper towel in the bag, to soak up any moisture and keep the brussels sprouts fresh.

    Can I make the brussels sprouts salad ahead of time?

    Yes, the salad works very well made ahead. You can either assemble the salad ingredients together and toss the dressing before serving or dress the salad up to 3 hours in advance.

    More Seasonal Side Dishes to Try

    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon
    • Savory Bread Pudding with Leeks, Mushrooms and Gruyere
    • Roasted Carrots with Pomegranate and Pears
    • Roasted Kabocha Squash with Pomegranate and Tahini

    Brussels Sprout Salad with Pistachios and Pecorino makes for an elegant holiday side dish. The lemon Dijon vinaigrette gently wilts the sprouts and a coating of salty Pecorino cheese is added, rounding out all of the delicious savory flavors.

    Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pistachios

    Samantha Ferraro

    LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    Shaved parmesan brussels sprouts salad is an elegant holiday side dish. Shaved brussels are tossed with pistachios and dressed in a balsamic vinaigrette.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 411 kcal

    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: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 9gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 154mgPotassium: 555mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 760IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword parmesan brussels sprouts salad, shaved brussels sprouts salad
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    Comments

    1. Karla @ Foodologie says

      November 19, 2014 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      This looks wonderful! I've never tried brussels sprouts raw!

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        November 20, 2014 at 9:17 am

        Do it!!!

        Reply
    2. DessertForTwo says

      November 20, 2014 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! What a salad! it sounds great! I'm off to vote 😉

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        November 23, 2014 at 8:15 am

        Thanks so much Christina!!

        Reply
    3. cavoletto says

      December 15, 2014 at 5:40 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds lovely and looks lovely too!! I love raw sprouts salads, never tried it with pistachios though! I should!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        December 15, 2014 at 10:59 pm

        Thank you!! Let me know when you do!

        Reply

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