Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Salad is a crisp and fresh simple salad. Brussels sprouts pair perfectly with parmesan and honey lemon vinaigrette.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This shaved brussels sprouts salad is a delicious, healthy side dish. Enjoy it in fall or winter when brussels sprouts are in peak season.
You'll love how simple it is to make with just 7 ingredients. You can even customize it to your liking by adding your favorite salad mix-ins.
Do you love brussels sprouts? Make this Cruciferous Crunch Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette or these Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts.
Ingredients

- Brussels Sprouts: Shaved brussels sprouts. Most grocery stores will sell them already shaved in the bagged salad section, or you can shave them yourself using a knife or food processor.
- Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated parmesan cheese. Choose a good quality cheese for the best flavor. I love Sartori Parmesan Cheese.
- Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil is the base for the simple lemon vinaigrette.
- Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice is a must!
- Honey: For a hint of sweetness.
- Salt and Pepper: To round out the flavors.
*The full ingredient list with amounts is in the recipe card below.
How to Shave Brussels Sprouts
Shaved Brussels Sprouts are available in most grocery stores, and I love to buy them already shaved to save time! If you can't find them, or want to shave them yourself, here are my 2 favorite ways.
Start by washing the brussels sprouts and removing any damaged or wilted outer leaves. Trim off the woody, root end of the sprouts.
- Knife: Using a sharp knife, half each brussels sprout. Place the cut side down and thinly slice, creating shreds. Place shreds in a bowl, and use your fingers to gently pull the shreds apart.
- Food Processor: Using a slicing disc in the food processor, place a handful of sprouts in and process until shredded. Repeat in batches, removing shredded sprouts in between batches.
How to Make Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Salad
- Make the lemon vinaigrette. In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake together the olive oil, lemon juice, and honey. Taste and season with salt and pepper, as needed. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss the shaved brussels sprouts and parmesan cheese until combined. Drizzle with the lemon vinaigrette and toss until well combined. Season with salt and pepper, as needed.
- Serve and enjoy!
Expert Tip: To store Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days. If you store the salad dressing separate, it could last up to 3 or 4 days.

Variations
- Add some fruit. Great fruit options that pair well with brussels sprouts that you can add to this salad are pomegranate seeds, diced apples, or dried cranberries.
- Top with nuts or seeds. For some added crunch, top with pine nuts, toasted almonds, walnuts, pecans, pepitas, or sunflower seeds.
- Include a protein. To add even more flavor, stir in some cooked bacon or pancetta. If you want to make it into a complete meal, top with grilled chicken, chickpeas, or your preferred type of protein.
- Add more greens. For some variety, stir in some kale, arugula, shredded lettuce, or your favorite type of greens.
- Make the dressing even more flavorful. I love to keep the salad dressing simple, however you could add in some diced shallots, minced garlic, or even some dijon mustard.
- Swap out the cheese. In place of the parmesan, you could use crumbled feta, goat cheese, or blue cheese.
- Use a different salad dressing. You could use store-bought or homemade balsamic vinaigrette or apple cider vinaigrette.
Serving Suggestions
Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Salad is great served as a side dish or light lunch. It's even great to bring to a potluck or serve on your holiday table at Thanksgiving or Christmas. For the holidays, add some pomegranate or apple!
Serve this salad as a side for chicken, pork chops, steak, or your favorite cozy soup. For a light meal, enjoy it on its own or with some garlic bread.
You can even meal prep this salad since it lasts for a few days in the refrigerator.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Yes! You can eat raw brussels sprouts. They are perfect for salads and slaws because they have a nice crisp to them.
Brussels sprouts are in season during the fall and winter.
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Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Salad
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Toss
- Cuisine: American
Description
Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Salad is a crisp and fresh simple salad. Brussels sprouts pair perfectly with parmesan and honey lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces shaved brussels sprouts
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the lemon vinaigrette. In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake together the olive oil, lemon juice, and honey. Taste and season with salt and pepper, as needed. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss the shaved brussels sprouts and parmesan cheese until combined. Drizzle with the lemon vinaigrette and toss until well combined. Season with salt and pepper, as needed.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
To store, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days. If you store the salad dressing separate, it could last up to 3 or 4 days.
Nutritional Values (per serving) are approximates only.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 cup
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 3.6 g
- Sodium: 338.5 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.9 g
- Fiber: 3.3 g
- Protein: 6.7 g
- Cholesterol: 7.2 mg
Keywords: brussels sprouts, salad, lemon, parmesan, side dish, fall vegetable, winter vegetable
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