Raw Brussels Sprout Salad
An elegant salad of thinly shaved raw Brussels sprouts with Paremsan and toasted walnuts.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 205kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb Brussels sprouts tough outer leaves discarded and stems trimmed but left intact
- 1 cup walnuts about 3 ½ oz, lightly toasted
- ¼ cup shaved or grated Parmesan or more to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil the best extra virgin you have
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about the juice from one lemon
Instructions
- In a food processor with a slicing blade makes quick work of the sprouts. You could also use a mandoline or v-slicer to slice them by hand.1 ½ lb Brussels sprouts
- Toss shaved sprouts with walnuts, parmesan, olive oil and lemon juice. Toss well. Taste for salt, if needed. Serve with additional parmesan on top.1 cup walnuts, ¼ cup shaved or grated Parmesan, ¼ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Notes
Serving size based on a side salad for a small meal. Salad works well for a crowd on a buffet with other options.
The components of this salad can all be prepared ahead of serving, up to the day before, and just tossed together before serving. I like this served immediately, full of crunch. But don't worry if it gets tossed 30 minutes or so before serving. It will wilt slightly and be just as delicious.
To prep ahead, slice the sprouts and toast the walnuts. The sliced sprouts should be covered and refrigerated. They can also be sliced the day before.
Walnuts can also be toasted a few days ahead. Allow them to cool completely, then store in an airtight container. I prefer to keep them covered at room temperature, but you can also place them in the fridge.
Assemble just before serving. Toss everything together in one bowl. Depending on the saltiness of your cheese, you may want to add a bit more cheese or salt. Taste and adjust as necessary.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 669IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg
