Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad With Pomegranate And Candied Pecans

Posted on July 21, 2025

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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad With Pomegranate And Candied Pecans

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  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Salad

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces Brussels sprouts (finely shredded, stems removed)
  • 1 ½ cups pomegranate seeds
  • 1 ½ cups diced honeycrisp apple
  • 1 cup candied pecans (recipe below or toasted pecans)
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • ¾ cup shaved parmesan

**Vinaigrette:**

  • 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

**Candied Pecans:**

  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼½ teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tbsp water


Instructions

**Candied Pecans:**

  1. – Mix everything but the pecans in a saucepan over medium heat for 1 min.
  2. – Add pecans and stir well, cooking for 3-5 minutes until the glaze thickens.
  3. – Transfer to parchment paper to cool completely. Use half in the salad and save the rest for snacking!

**Salad:**

  1. – Shred Brussels sprouts finely using a food processor, mandoline, knife, or pre-shredded from the store.
  2. – Combine shredded sprouts with pomegranate, apple, pecans, cranberries, and parmesan in a bowl.
  3. – Whisk together dressing ingredients, pour over the salad, and toss.
  4. – Let the salad sit for about 30 minutes before serving for that perfect texture. Serve with extra parmesan, pomegranate, and pecans.

Notes

  • Not a Brussels fan? Sub with shredded cabbage or finely chopped kale.
  • Make it ahead: Tastes even better when prepared up to 24 hours in advance. Add nuts just before serving to keep them super crunchy.
  • Bonus tip: Add crispy bacon for an extra flavor kick!

**Storage:**
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days, but be mindful – it might get a bit soggier the longer it sits. Enjoy the holiday goodness!

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