Description
A vibrant and healthy roasted Brussels sprout salad featuring thinly sliced roasted Brussels sprouts, crisp apples, dried cranberries, shaved almonds, red onion, and manchego cheese, all tossed in a tangy and slightly sweet Dijon apple cider vinaigrette dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 apple, chopped (Fuji or Gala)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup shaved almonds
- ¼ cup red onion, chopped
- ⅓ cup manchego cheese, shredded
Dressing Ingredients
- 3-4 Tbsp Dijon mustard (adjust to taste)
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp honey (or maple syrup, adjust sweetness as needed)
- 1 Tbsp water
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Brussels Sprouts: Preheat your oven to 375ºF. If using whole Brussels sprouts, trim the stems and remove tough outer leaves, then slice them thinly. Alternatively, use pre-shaved Brussels sprouts to save time.
- Roast Brussels Sprouts: On a baking sheet, toss the shaved Brussels sprouts with 1 tsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and ½ tsp garlic powder until evenly coated. Roast in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, tossing occasionally to ensure they cook evenly and become tender.
- Prepare Salad Base: While the Brussels sprouts roast, combine the chopped apple, dried cranberries, shaved almonds, chopped red onion, and shredded manchego cheese in a large salad bowl.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, water, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Adjust the honey or maple syrup to achieve your preferred balance of sweetness and tanginess.
- Combine and Serve: Once the Brussels sprouts are tender and slightly caramelized, add them to the large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients and flavors. Serve immediately and enjoy your roasted Brussels sprout salad.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey to make this recipe vegan.
- Manchego cheese adds a nutty flavor, but you can substitute with parmesan or omit for dairy-free.
- Adjust the amount of Dijon mustard and honey in the dressing to suit your taste preferences.
- Pre-shaved Brussels sprouts are a great time saver and are available in many grocery stores.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
