Large bowl of brussels sprout salad with apples, walnuts and parmesan.

Brussels Sprout Salad with Apples, Walnuts & Parmesan

A fall-inspired Brussels sprouts salad that’s so scrumptious, even the skeptics might come back for seconds!

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 25 Minutes, plus at least 30 minutes to soften in the refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds Brussels sprouts, shredded
  • 1 large tart-sweet red apple, such as Honey Crisp, cored and chopped (no need to peel)
  • 3 tablespoons minced shallots, from 1 large shallot
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup walnuts, toasted if desired (see note) and coarsely chopped
  • ¾ cup thinly sliced and crumbled Parmigiano-Reggiano

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position.
  2. Place the walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake, checking frequently, until lightly toasted and fragrant, 6 to 10 minutes. Transfer immediately to a plate and let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the shredded Brussels sprouts, apples, shallots, olive oil, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper; toss well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours to allow the sprouts to soften and the flavors to marry.
  4. When ready to serve, toss the walnuts and Parmigiano-Reggiano with the salad. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days but keep in mind that the flavors will dull the longer the salad sits; add a little more cider vinegar and vegetable oil to perk it up.

Nutrition Information

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  • Per serving (8 servings)
  • Calories: 261
  • Fat: 19 g
  • Saturated fat: 3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19 g
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Sodium: 379 mg
  • Cholesterol: 7 mg

Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.