Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad With Za'atar Vinaigrette
This shaved brussel sprout salad comes together quickly, has less than 10 ingredients, and is full of flavor! Make it ahead to save time. It's dairy-free, gluten-free, and can be adapted to be nut-free and vegan.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 pound brussels sprouts, shaved
- 1 medium apple, thinly sliced
- juice from ½ lemon
- ⅓ cup roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons za'atar seasoning
- 1 teaspoon raw honey
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Trim off the knobby ends of the Brussels sprouts and remove any wilted outer leaves. Hold onto any leaves that fall off that aren’t wilted.
- Shave the brussels sprouts using the slicer attachment on a food processor and add any leaves that didn't get shredded in with the shaved pieces. Put them in a large bowl.
- Make the vinaigrette by whisking all the ingredients together, seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the dressing over the shaved brussels sprouts and toss them together until well-coated.
- Thinly slice the apples and once cut, squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the top. This helps to minimize them from oxidizing/turning brown but also adds brightness to the overall flavor of the salad.
- Roughly chop the hazelnuts and get ready to assemble. We'll do this in layers, so first add a small layer of the dressed Brussels sprouts followed by a scattering of sliced apples. Repeat until it's all on the plate. Sprinkle the chopped nuts on top.
Notes
Substitutions
- No Brussels sprouts? ➝ if they aren't in season, you can sub napa, green, or red cabbage in its place (you'll need about 5 cups)
- No apples? ➝ you can use a firmer variety of pears or use jicama
- No roasted hazelnuts? ➝ sub almonds, chestnuts, pumpkin seeds, or any other nut you enjoy, just make sure to use roasted
- No white wine vinegar? ➝ use apple cider vinegar or champagne vinegar instead
- No raw honey? ➝ maple syrup or organic cane sugar
- Add-ins ➝ breadcrumbs, bacon