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Published: October 21, 2018 Last Modified: November 7, 2019 By Sara 59 Comments

Brussels Sprout Salad

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This Brussels sprout salad is made with shredded Brussels sprouts, apples, pomegranate, bacon, pecan and feta cheese, all tossed in a sweet and savory dressing. The ultimate fall and winter salad that’s full of flavor and texture.

I love a good salad, some of my favorites include Asian cucumber salad and Tuscan kale salad. This Brussels sprout salad is perfect for the cold weather months and is filling, healthy and perfect as a light meal or side dish for a holiday dinner.

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Brussels sprout salad with shredded brussels sprouts, pomegranate, pecans, feta cheese, apples and bacon.

I love roasted Brussels sprouts, but did you know they also make a great salad? I had no idea that Brussels sprout salad was a thing until I saw it on the menu at a local restaurant. The Brussels sprouts are shredded to make a lettuce-like base which is topped with a variety of fresh ingredients.

How do you shred Brussels sprouts?

To shred your sprouts, the first thing you’ll need to do is cut off the root ends, then halve each sprout lengthwise. From there, you can either use a food processor to shred your Brussels sprouts, or use a knife to cut thin slices crosswise until you hit the stem end. Some stores also sell pre-shredded Brussels sprouts, so check your produce aisle.

Shredded brussels sprouts in a bowl.

How do you make Brussels sprout salad?

To make your salad, start with a bowl of shredded Brussels sprouts. Add apples, bacon, feta cheese, pomegranate arils and chopped pecans to the bowl. The next step is to make a simple vinaigrette which gets drizzled over the top. Toss everything together, then serve and enjoy.

Shredded brussels sprouts topped with pomegranate seeds, bacon, feta cheese and apples.

Tips for Brussels sprout salad

  • To save on prep time, you can buy pre-cooked bacon. Also, if you don’t to take the time to pick all of the arils out of a whole pomegranate, you can buy containers of pomegranate seeds that are ready to go in your produce section.
  • If you can’t find pomegranate seeds, substitute dried cranberries instead.
  • Try adding some grilled chicken to make this salad into a main course.
  • I typically use Pink Lady apples in this salad. Other great options include Braeburn, Honeycrisp, Gala or Fuji apples.
  • No pecans? Try walnuts or sliced almonds instead.
  • The Brussels sprouts can be shredded up to 2 days before you plan to make the salad.
  • The dressing can be prepared up to 5 days in advance.
  • I like to buy a block of feta and cut it up for this salad. You can use pre-crumbled feta that comes in a tub, but that is often coated in anti caking agents and just doesn’t taste quite as fresh as the block variety.

Brussels sprout salad with pomegranate, pecans and feta cheese, all topped with a vinaigrette.

I love to serve Brussels sprouts salad as a unique side dish for Thanksgiving. Everyone always expects a standard green salad and people are delighted to find this colorful and festive concoction instead. This salad is even hearty enough to make a meal out of. If you’re serving vegetarians, you can omit the bacon and still have a hearty and filling dish.

A bowl of brussels sprout salad with tongs picking some up out of the bowl.

If you’ve never tried Brussels sprout salad before, this is definitely the recipe to start with. It’s got the perfect combination of earthy, salty and sweet. I can’t get enough of it!

A bowl of brussels sprout salad made with pomegranate, bacon and apples.

More fall side dishes

  • Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Winter Fruit Salad
  • Wild Rice Pilaf
  • Corn Pudding
  • Glazed Carrots

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Brussels sprout salad with shredded brussels sprouts, pomegranate, pecans, feta cheese, apples and bacon.
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Brussels Sprout Salad

This Brussels sprout salad is made with shredded Brussels sprouts, apples, pomegranate, bacon, pecan and feta cheese, all tossed in a sweet and savory dressing. The ultimate fall and winter salad that's full of flavor and texture.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 276kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts
  • 1 cup diced apple
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled or cubed
  • 1/2 cup pecans roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
  • 1/2 cup bacon cooked and crumbled

For the dressing

  • 1 tablespoon shallot minced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut the ends off the Brussels sprouts then cut them in half lengthwise. Thinly slice each Brussels sprout crosswise to cut into shreds.
  • Place the shredded Brussels sprouts in a bowl along with the apple, feta cheese, pecans, pomegranate arils and bacon.
  • Place the shallot, olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, honey and salt and pepper in a jar. Shake to combine.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss to combine, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 910IU | Vitamin C: 97.8mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Kimberly says

      November 11, 2019 at 8:33 am

      I love Brussels sprouts every which way and this is absolutely beautiful, love the colors and the flavors!

      Reply
    2. jade manning says

      November 11, 2019 at 4:03 am

      5 stars
      This looks refreshing and full of goodness!

      Reply
    3. Catalina says

      November 10, 2019 at 4:11 am

      5 stars
      The perfect Fall salad! It has all the ingredients I love!

      Reply
    4. Alona says

      March 9, 2019 at 11:51 am

      What can I use instead of shallots. Can’t seem to find any around .

      Reply
      • Sara says

        March 10, 2019 at 9:43 am

        You could use a bit of minced garlic or red onion!

        Reply
    5. Iris says

      January 12, 2019 at 7:40 pm

      5 stars
      I did not have pomegranate, so I used cranberries instead. This was a superbly blended mixture of tastes. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Alona says

        March 9, 2019 at 11:49 am

        I don’t have pomegranate either. Thanks for the idea of using cranberries.

        Reply
    6. Holly H Bennett says

      December 20, 2018 at 11:24 am

      4 stars
      Hi, this salad I have not tried yet and can’t wait to, butI have one question? Love pomegranate’s but some may not for the party I will be taking this to. Any other suggestion?

      Thank you- Holly

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 20, 2018 at 1:16 pm

        You can either serve them on the side or use dried cranberries instead!

        Reply
        • Holly H Bennett says

          January 13, 2019 at 6:05 am

          This salad was a HIT! I did leave in the Pomegranate’s and I made enough for a party of 17. FYI, the salad was all gone and everyone wanted the recipe!

          Reply
    7. Lisa says

      November 23, 2018 at 1:38 pm

      I made this for Thanksgiving to bring to my in-laws and it was a hit. Delish!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 23, 2018 at 1:55 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for reporting back!

        Reply
    8. Erin says

      November 22, 2018 at 5:45 am

      I’m making this as a thanksgiving side! I was thinking about making it all this morning. Will it get soggy?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 22, 2018 at 6:54 am

        Brussels sprouts hold up better than lettuce so you should be ok, but to be safe, you may want to just assemble the salad this morning, but keep the dressing in a separate container and toss it in right before serving,

        Reply
    9. Kristen says

      November 20, 2018 at 6:34 am

      What kind of apple would you recommend for this salad?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 20, 2018 at 6:55 am

        I used Pink Lady, other great choices would be Braeburn, Gala, Fuji or Honeycrisp, you basically want a sweet but firm apple!

        Reply
    10. Megan says

      November 17, 2018 at 2:56 pm

      Looks beautiful! Two questions- would candied nuts be weird in this? And is there a good bottled dressing you could recommend? Short on time!!!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 17, 2018 at 3:04 pm

        Candied nuts would be great in this, go for candied walnuts or pecans. I’d recommend a bottled balsamic or red wine vinaigrette. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    11. Karen says

      November 13, 2018 at 6:19 pm

      Another choice of cheese.. Not a fan of feta

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 13, 2018 at 10:22 pm

        You could try shaved parmesan cheese, blue cheese or goat cheese!

        Reply
    12. David Elliott says

      October 24, 2018 at 10:52 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like such a delicious and refreshing salad there. I love pomegranates. It would add such a delicious and bright flavor to the salad.

      Reply
    13. ohmummymia says

      October 24, 2018 at 1:53 pm

      5 stars
      I appreciate that you add nutriction facts. I like to know I I eat. Looks really delicious I need to try it

      Reply
    14. Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says

      October 24, 2018 at 6:53 am

      5 stars
      This looks so amazing! I love anything with brussels sprouts, so can’t wait to try this

      Reply
    15. Betzy Cuellar says

      October 23, 2018 at 8:10 pm

      The salad appears to be delicious! I will have to try it in our household soon.

      Reply
    16. Cynthia Nicoletti says

      October 23, 2018 at 6:48 pm

      5 stars
      Looks like a delicious salad. I am saving your recipe thank you !!

      Reply
    17. Candace says

      October 23, 2018 at 6:35 pm

      Oh yasss! It looks so yummy and colorful. I like salads but I get bored of having it the same way. So I’ve been looking for recipes like this one, yummy and easy. Thank you for sharing!

      XO
      Candace

      Reply
    18. Brittany Vantrease says

      October 23, 2018 at 7:13 am

      I’ve never had brussle sprouts, but I wouldn’t be opposed to trying them. This looks delicious!

      Reply
    19. Tara Pittman says

      October 22, 2018 at 9:49 am

      I am drooling over this salad. I love all the fresh ingredients in it.

      Reply
    20. maritza y baez says

      October 22, 2018 at 8:17 am

      wow! I love how you offer options for people who don’t eat bacon and other substitutions you can make. this would definitely be something new to take to a potluck!

      Reply
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