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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with a Cranberry Vinaigrette, Sacha Served What

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

This Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad is perfect for the Fall and Winter seasons. Serve it dressed with a tangy Cranberry Vinaigrette!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 as a side, 2 as an entree portion

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 3 tablespoons canned jellied cranberry sauce
  • 4 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove peeled
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. Brussels sprouts thinly sliced (I used a mandoline but you can also use your knife), washed. and dried
  • 4 oz. goat cheese crumbled

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized microwaveable bowl, combine the dried cranberries and lemon juice. Microwave for 30 seconds then let cool completely in the lemon juice, tossing occasionally to coat. Once cooled, drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice (double this amount if doubling the recipe) for the vinaigrette.
  • While the cranberries cool, heat a medium-sized pan over medium heat. Add the pecans and toast, tossing occasionally, for 3-4 minutes, until lightly browned and fragrant. Transfer to a cutting board and roughly chop.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the cranberry sauce, vinegar, reserved lemon juice, garlic, Dijon, tabasco, and salt. Run until smooth, then with the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified. Taste and season with freshly ground black pepper and more salt, if desired.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the shaved Brussels sprouts, cranberries, pecans, and goat cheese. Dress with the vinaigrette, using as much as you’d like, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Notes

One the salad is dressed, it's best to eat it immediately after serving. However, salad components can be prepped ahead of time and tossed when ready to serve.
Cranberry Vinaigrette can be made up to 5 days ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 
Keyword Fall, Fall Salad, gluten free, Goat Cheese, healthy, pecans, quick
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