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    Home » Salads » Brussels Sprouts Salad - with Cranberries

    Brussels Sprouts Salad - with Cranberries

    Published: Jun 11, 2022 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    If you’re looking for something new to do with Brussels sprouts, you’re in the right place! This salad starts with shredded Brussels sprouts and adds carrots, green onion, and dried cranberries.

    A sweet and tangy dressing softens and mellows the sprouts while it melds the flavors into a harmonious blend. Every bite will taste like a symphony!

    This salad is great for summer potlucks, since there is no mayo in the dressing. But also great for holiday meals, when you’re looking for something different to serve. The primary colors are red and green!

    You’ll find yourself turning to this salad again and again.

    bowl of shaved brussels sprouts salad

    Why I love this Brussels Sprout Cranberry Salad

    I love Brussels sprouts, and usually want them roasted. But that doesn’t work in warmer weather. So I was happy to come up with a salad that would complement my summer meals but still deliver the goodness of Brussels sprouts.

    I turned to my favorite broccoli-kale salad, and used that dressing for this shaved Brussels sprouts and cranberries salad. It worked perfectly!

    Raw Brussels sprouts are typically quite bitter to the taste. The orange juice in this dressing both sweetens the taste but also softens the shredded sprouts. You’ll barely recognize them as the same vegetable!

    Ingredients needed

    ingredients: brussels sprouts, craisins, carrot, and green onion.

    For the dressing:

    • apple cider vinegar
    • grapeseed oil
    • fresh squeezed orange juice (from one navel orange)
    • honey
    • dried tarragon
    • salt and black pepper

    How to make this Brussels sprout and Cranberry Salad

    The only real work here is shaving/shredding the veggies. If you have a food processor, let that do the work for you! If not, cut the Brussels sprouts thinly with a knife and use a box grater for the carrot. And then, put a food processor on your Christmas wish list.

    With a food processor, I use the cutting disk for the sprouts. Then I switch to the grating disk for the carrot.

    shredded brussels sprouts
    shredded sprouts
    shredded carrots
    shredded carrot

    I use a knife for the green onion. Try as I might, a food processor really does not do a good job on green onions. So just use a knife and slice the onion thinly, all the white and half of the light green.

    salad ingredients in a bowl

    Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Place all the salad ingredients in a large bowl and pour the dressing on top. Toss well to coat.

    Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least an hour to allow the flavors to develop. The dressing will soften the shaved sprouts and will make the whole salad taste sweet with a slight tang, thanks to the cranberries and citrus.

    tossed brussel sprout salad with cranberries

    Expert Tips/Variations

    To help reduce the sugar a little, try using low sugar dried cranberries. Unsweetened could also work, but I rarely see these offered anymore so I haven’t had a chance to try it.

    This salad becomes even sweeter with time. This means any leftovers will taste sweeter on day 2 or 3 than on day 1. Just something to keep in mind.

    pin for brussel sprout cranv=berry salad

    Here Are a Few More Salad Recipes You Might Enjoy

    • Broccoli Kale Salad (uses the same dressing)
    • Balsamic Cucumber Tomato Salad
    • Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash Salad
    • Greek Salad
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    Brussels Sprouts Salad with Cranberries

    This salad is a delicious new way to serve Brussels sprouts!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Refrigeration time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 10 mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 305kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • 16 ounces Brussels sprouts trimmed and shredded(shaved)
    • 1 carrot shredded
    • 6 ounces Craisins sweetened dried cranberries
    • 1 green onion thinly sliced

    Dressing

    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    • ½ cup grapeseed oil
    • ⅓ cup orange juice fresh squeezed (from one navel orange)
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • ¼ teaspoon dried tarragon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, add all dressing ingredients and whisk together until fully mixed.
    • To a large bowl add the Brussels sprouts, carrot, Craisins, and green onion. Pour the dressing over it all and toss to evenly coat.
    • Cover and refrigerate at least an hour to allow the flavors to develop.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 2320IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. Emily

      July 03, 2022 at 9:20 am

      5 stars
      This salad reminds me of one I used to order at a restaurant. The dressing is so yummy!

      Reply
      • Sula

        July 04, 2022 at 7:39 am

        The dressing definitely makes it yumy!

        Reply
    2. Gina Abernathy

      July 03, 2022 at 6:23 am

      5 stars
      One of my favorite salads and the cranberries are a must. Delish!

      Reply
      • Sula

        July 04, 2022 at 7:39 am

        I'm so happy you like it!

        Reply
    3. Jean

      July 02, 2022 at 8:27 pm

      5 stars
      Brussels sprouts is something I’d like to have for brunches, I like how easy to make this salad. I use maple syrup in the dressing.

      Reply
      • Sula

        July 04, 2022 at 7:39 am

        I love the maple syrup idea, I think I'll have to give that a try!

        Reply
    4. Michelle

      July 02, 2022 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      OMG this recipe is brilliant! I made it with agave instead of honey and it was perfection.

      Reply
      • Sula

        July 04, 2022 at 7:40 am

        Oh yum, I love agave!

        Reply
    5. Giangi Townsend

      July 02, 2022 at 9:15 am

      5 stars
      I was salivating while reading your recipe. Super delicious! Made it for my family and they devour it.
      Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Sula

        July 04, 2022 at 7:40 am

        You're so welcome and thank you for the kind review!

        Reply

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