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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate and Candied Pecans

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate and Candied Pecans

This Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate and Candied Pecans combines vibrant flavors and textures, creating a delightful dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 299
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Candied Pecans
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼-½ teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ tablespoons water
Salad
  • 12 ounces shaved brussels sprouts stems removed
  • 1½ cups pomegranate arils
  • 1½ cups honeycrisp apple diced
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • ¾ cup shaved parmesan
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Knife
  • mixing bowl
  • food processor
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Candied Pecans
  1. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, vanilla extract, salt, and water to a saucepan over medium heat and stir well, heating for 1 minute.
  2. Add the chopped pecans, stir well, and let cook for 3-5 minutes over medium heat, stirring often, until the glaze thickens and looks shiny.
  3. Transfer the candied pecans to parchment paper to cool completely before breaking up.
Salad Preparation
  1. Using a food processor, mandoline, or knife, shred the brussels sprouts into 1/16” shreds.
  2. Combine the brussels sprouts, pomegranate, apple, candied pecans, cranberries, and parmesan in a bowl.
Dressing and Serving
  1. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, maple syrup or honey, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  3. Let the salad sit for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 32.7gProtein: 6.2gFat: 17.8gSodium: 432.4mgFiber: 5.7gSugar: 23.7g

Notes

This salad can be adjusted with different fruits or nuts based on your personal preference.

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