Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this stunning Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate and Candied Pecans. This refreshing salad bursts with vibrant flavors and textures, combining crunchy Brussels sprouts, sweet pomegranate arils, and nutty candied pecans. Not only does it look beautiful on the table, but it’s also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy choice for any meal. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course, this salad can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy stress-free entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces shaved Brussels sprouts
- 1 ½ cups pomegranate arils
- 1 ½ cups diced honeycrisp apple
- 1 cup candied pecans (or toasted)
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- ¾ cup shaved parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼–½ tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare candied pecans by combining chopped pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, vanilla extract, salt, and water in a saucepan over medium heat until sticky. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup or honey, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shaved Brussels sprouts, pomegranate arils, diced apple, dried cranberries, shaved parmesan cheese, and cooled candied pecans. Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg