Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

This Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad has the perfect combination of Brussels sprouts, savory bacon, crunchy almonds, and shredded Parmesan. These simple ingredients are tossed in a zesty homemade dressing that will have you craving for more.

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About This Recipe

This Brussels Sprouts Salad has jokingly become my “Friday Night Salad.” The reason is, I pretty much make it every Friday to go along with our Pizza & Movie night. I later use the Brussels in our Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts or Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies.

I love the combination of simple, fresh ingredients, and the homemade dressing comes together super fast. It’s actually perfect for a Fall Potluck Meal.

I truly have made this salad more than any other one on our site. (Second place would be our Autumn Chopped Salad if you’re wondering.)

The Ingredients

Prepared to be amazed by the simplicity!

• Fresh Brussels sprouts – Typically in season during the winter but I think they are tasty year-round.
• Bacon – Cooked and crumbled. (Try baking bacon.)
• Parmesan Cheese – I like to shred my own for this salad.
• Toasted Almonds – Chopped or buy the pre-sliced as a shortcut.

It would be delicious with some Homemade Croutons too.

The Best Dressing for Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

I crave a zesty, citrusy dressing with this salad. It really brings all the ingredients together and is a great balance to the saltiness of the bacon, almonds, and cheese. Like most of our homemade salad dressings, I usually add all of the ingredients to a mason car and give it a good shake.

Here is what you need for the dressing:

• Lemon juice – Fresh is always best!
• Lime juice – Again, fresh!
• Olive oil or avocado oil
• Green onion – I’ve left this out when I don’t have it on hand and it totally works without it.
• Salt & pepper

How to “Shave” Brussels Sprouts

There are a few ways to get your Brussels shaved down.

1. Use a Food Processor

My preferred way is using the slicer attachment that comes with a food processor. It saves SO much time. I cut off the stem of the Brussels Sprout and then toss it in the food processor. This handy tool slices it into thin shavings. If you have one of these, use it!

2. Mandolin Slicer

I know some people who LOVE their mandolin slicers for jobs such as these. I, however, have not taken to the tool quite yet.

If you have one and you’re comfortable using it, now is a good time to bust that puppy out and shave some Brussels. If you are a little mandolin hesitant like myself, move on to option 3.

3. Chop the Brussels by Hand

You can use a sharp Chef’s knife and easily slice the Brussels into fine slivers. Again, I remove the stem first, put on some good music or an audiobook, and get chopping. It goes faster than you think!