Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

5 from 2 votes

This versatile Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad features an array of vibrant flavors and textures! Crunchy sprouts, caramel-like Medjool dates, and Pecorino Romano cheese unite harmoniously with a tangy lemon dressing for a salad that’s got it all.

Prep Time30

Total Time30

Course: Side Dishes - Salads

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings:

Author: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice plus more to taste
1 medium shallot finely chopped (approximately 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts stem ends trimmed, thinly sliced or "shaved"
6 Medjool dates pitted and chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds plus more for garnish
1/2 cup shaved Romano cheese plus more for garnish

Instructions

Combine the lemon juice and shallots in a small bowl. Let stand for 5-10 minutes so the shallot softens. (At this point, it's a good time to prep the sprouts.)
Whisk in the mustard and honey until incorporated. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly until emulsified. Generously season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Place the shaved/sliced Brussels sprouts in a large mixing bowl. Add the dates, almonds and Romano cheese and toss together.
Drizzle the dressing into the salad and toss to coat. Season with more salt and black pepper or an extra squeeze of lemon juice.
Transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Garnish with additional Romano cheese and almonds.

Notes

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Red onion can be used in place of the shallot.
Hazelnuts or macadamia nuts are a great substitute for almonds.
You can also use Parmesan, Asiago, or Manchego in place of Romano cheese.

TIPS:

Shred the Brussels sprouts using a food processor with a slicing blade attachment to save time. This allows you to shred a lot at once, so you don’t have to slice or shred each individually.
You can save even more time by buying pre-shaved/pre-sliced Brussels sprouts, although these tend to be more expensive because they're already prepped.

MAKE AHEAD:

This Brussels sprout salad can be made one day in advance. Get everything prepped, but leave the dressing, nuts, and cheese off until you are ready to serve.

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