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Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad

Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad, a fast and easy veggie salad with crispy bacon, parmesan cheese and a creamy delicious dressing. This tasty salad is the  perfect side dish for any meal especially a Summer BBQ.

Brussels sprout salad in a black bowl.


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    I was never a great lover of Brussels Sprouts, to tell the truth I only started to love vegetables when I arrived in Italy and tasted the way my mother-in-law and other Italians made vegetables. And that meant not just boiled and plopped on a plate!

    It is amazing what a little drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of salt can do to a vegetable. And that includes boring limp spinach to some fresh picked Green Beans or even one of our favorite sauteed cicory!

    Recipe Ingredients

    • Brussels sprout – raw brussels sprouts shredded
    • Olive oil – good quality extra virgin olive oil
    • Pancetta – or bacon chopped
    • Mayonnaise – regular or light
    • Parmesan cheese – freshly grated
    • Mustard – regular or dijon mustard
    • Garlic – chopped garlic cloves
    • Pepper – pepper of choice, I used black pepper
    • Salt
    • Balsamic vinegar
    Brussels sprout salad in a black bowl.

    How to make a Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad recipe

    Shred the Brussel Sprouts with either a shredder, mandoline or sharp knife.

    Cook the chopped bacon or pancetta in a frying pan, drain and set aside.

    In a large bowl add the shredded sprouts, cooked cubed bacon or pancetta and a couple of tablespoons of olive oil.

    In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, grated parmesan cheese, mustard, minced garlic, salt and pepper and balsamic vinegar.

    Drizzle the dressing over the shredded sprouts and toss together. Chill in the fridge before serving.

    brussel spouts, bacon & parm in a large bowl and dressing in a small bowl

    Once the warm weather hits there’s nothing quite like a tasty salad, whether you serve it as a side dish or a main dish they can’t go wrong, we really enjoy a Creamy Italian Pasta Salad or a Roasted Pepper Pasta Salad one of our favorites is definitely this Homemade Creamy Italian Dressing with Grilled Chicken.

    Where did Brussel Sprouts originate?

    While they are commonly associated with Brussels in Belgium, they actually originated in ancient Rome, around the 5th century. The Romans were the first to cultivate wild cabbage, which eventually gave rise to the Brussels sprouts we know today.

    Over time, the vegetable made its way across Europe, gaining popularity in regions such as the Netherlands and France. However, it was in Brussels, Belgium, where it found its name and gained significant cultivation and culinary recognition.

    Brussels sprout salad in a black bowl.

    Can I add nuts to the salad?

    If you like nuts in a salad then yes you absolutely can add them. Chopped pecans, almonds or even walnuts would be a good choice. Or how about adding some sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or even some dried cranberries?

    You could also substitute with parmesan cheese with feta cheese or goat cheese if you prefer.

    How to store the Brussel Sprouts salad

    Any leftover salad should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for up to 1-2 days in the fridge.

    Brussels sprout salad in a black bowl.

    So if you are looking for something a little different in a salad either as a side dish, or even main dish I really think you will enjoy this Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad with Bacon and Parmesan Cheese. Buon Appetito!

    Salad in a black bowl.

    Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad

    Rosemary Molloy
    Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad, a fast and easy veggie salad with crispy bacon, parmesan cheese and a creamy delicious dressing.  This tasty salad is the  perfect side dish for any meal especially a Summer BBQ.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Chilling Time 1 hour
    Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
    Course Main Dish, Side Dish
    Cuisine American/Italian
    Servings servings
    Calories 185 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    BRUSSEL SPROUT SALAD

    • 3 cups shredded brussel sprouts**
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ¼ cup cooked cubed bacon or pancetta

    FOR THE DRESSING

    • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
    • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • dash pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

    **I shredded my brussel sprouts with a food processor, pulse just until shredded (2 or 3 pulses and 5 or 6 at a time)

    Instructions
     

    BRUSSEL SPROUT SALAD

    • Cook the chopped bacon or pancetta in a frying pan, drain and set aside.
    • In a large bowl combine the shredded Brussels sprouts, olive oil and cooked bacon or pancetta.

    FOR THE DRESSING

    • In a small bowl whisk to combine, the mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, mustard, minced garlic, salt and pepper and balsamic vinegar.
    • Drizzle the dressing over the brussel sprout mixture and toss gently to combine. Let chill 30-60 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

    Notes

    If you prefer the salad at room temperature, then let it sit 15 minutes after combining and then serve.
    Any leftover salad should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for up to 1-2 days in the fridge.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 520IU | Vitamin C: 56.3mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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    14 Comments

      1. Hi Rudi, as long as they are raw and thawed, I think it might work. You might need to towel dry them after they are shredded. Let me know.

    1. 5 stars
      Great salad. Brussells sprouts do hail from Belgium. They are named after the city of Brussells. There is no city there named “Brussel,” which is why they are correctly “Brussells” sprouts, not “Brussel” sprouts.

    2. 5 stars
      Awesome salad!
      I added a shedded carrot to the mix, removed the dairy and added maple syrup to the dressing. As a Canadian, anytime I have bacon, I add maple syrup. Lol

    5 from 9 votes (3 ratings without comment)

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