Gingery Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
This shaved Brussels sprout salad has a satisfyingly crunchy texture and comes with a zesty dressing infused with fresh ginger, garlic, lime, and shallots. It's a quick, simple side that pairs wonderfully with any festive dish!
Ingredients
- 3 cups Brussels sprouts about 18 ounces
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1 shallots minced
- 3 tbsp oil
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 tbsp raisins
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Clean the Brussels sprouts. Start by cleaning the Brussels sprouts under cold water. Drain them and pat them dry.
- Shave them. Next, slice them as thinly as possible. You can use a food processor fitted with the slicing disk, a knife, or a mandoline slicer.
- Combine with the aromatics. Transfer the shaved Brussels sprouts to a mixing bowl and add the minced ginger, garlic, and shallots.
- Toss with the dressing. Pour in the oil, lime juice, toasted sesame oil, salt, and pepper. At this point, you can add your favorite add-ins. I personally went with raisins, but you can use cranberries or other dried fruits.
- Let it chill. While you can serve this salad immediately, I highly recommend letting it rest for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to merge.
- This salad will keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Clean the Brussels sprouts thoroughly. Ensure your Brussels sprouts are washed properly before slicing them. I recommend filling a large bowl of water and letting them soak for 5 minutes. Then, clean them using your hands. Do not hesitate to discard the first layer of leaves if they have dark spots or holes.
- Adjust the spiciness to taste. This salad is midly spicy. If you want it spicier, add more grated ginger.
- Let it sit. While optional, I highly recommend letting the salad sit for at least 2 hours, preferably 6 hours, in the refrigerator. It will allow the Brussels sprouts to soak up the flavors of the dressing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 252 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.8 g | Protein: 6.3 g | Fat: 16.5 g | Saturated Fat: 1.5 g | Sodium: 434 mg | Potassium: 760 mg | Fiber: 6.8 g | Sugar: 9.9 g | Calcium: 69 mg | Iron: 2 mg