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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Fruit and Chicken

Name: Shaved Brussel Sprouts with Chicken Salad and Fruit and Nuts
Prep time: 245 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 250 min
Ingredients: 1 lb Brussels sprouts; 1 red apple; ¼ cup walnuts, (chopped); ¼ cup pomegranate seeds; ¼ cup parmesan cheese, (sliced); 2 chicken breasts, (boneless & skinless); 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 large garlic cloves, (minced); 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp lemon zest; ¼ cup olive oil; ½ lemon, (juiced); 1 tsp honey; ½ tsp Dijon mustard; salt, (to taste); black pepper, (to taste)

ByMarina Rizhkov Posted onSeptember 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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Enjoy a tasty Shaved Brussels Sprouts Chicken Salad with Fruit and a Sweet Honey Dijon Dressing!

A brussels sprouts salad in a white bowl with a gold fork.

Yum! This is the kind of salad you would find at a restaurant. On a bed of shaved Brussels sprouts, protein packed marinated chicken, crunchy walnuts, sweet crispy apples and tart pomegranate. All drizzled with a homemade honey Dijon mustard vinaigrette.

All the best of fall favorite ingredients in one salad bowl! While this recipe has protein and fiber filled ingredients, you can use it as a main or side dish with any meal. Enjoy it right at home!

A bowl of brussels sprouts salad with oil on the side.

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How to Shred Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are easy to shred! You don’t need to remove the core.

Rinse: Start by giving a good rinse and remove any discolored leaves.
Shred: You could use a sharp knife thinly vertically and slice Brussels sprouts, or use a mandoline slicer.
Wash: After slicing, place in a large bowl and wash with cold water, then rinse well.

Is vinaigrette hard to make?

In two words, quite simple. Use a light olive oil when making vinaigrette. For a Dijon Honey dressing, add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, and olive oil with salt and pepper into a small bowl. Give it a good whisk and it’s ready.

Key Ingredients

brussels sprouts salad ingredients- lemon, parmesan, pomegranate, honey, garlic, apple, mustard, salt, walnuts, chicken breast, olive oil, brussels sprouts, pepper, thyme, and lemon zest.

Chicken: Chicken breast. Make sure to marinade the chicken in oil, garlic, thyme, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest for extra flavors.

Brussels sprouts: Check above to see how to rinse and shred.

Fruit: Apples (any variety), pomegranate add a tart and sweet crunch.

Nuts: Speaking of crunch, add in walnuts for a nutty flavor (love nuts in a salad)

Cheese please, optional but recommended. Shavings of parmesan cheese make a tasty topping.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

How to make Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Step 1: Flatten chicken

Pound chicken breasts a few times to make an even thickness.

Raw chicken breasts on a wooden board covered in plastic wrap.

Step 2: Mix the marinade

Mix all ingredients of the marinade in a ziplock bag. Add chicken and coat it evenly in spices. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Step 3: Grill chicken

Preheat the grill pan and cook marinated chicken for 3 min per every side.

Step 4: Let it cool

Let the chicken cool down and slice into ¼ inch pieces.

Sliced grilled chicken on a wooden board.

Step 5: Shred Brussels sprouts

Halve each Brussels sprout vertically and slice thinly.

Shaved brussels sprouts on a cutting board.

Step 6: Make the dressing

Whisk all ingredients for the dressing.

Dressing ingredients- dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, and salt.

Step 7: Toss and enjoy

Toss all salad ingredients and drizzle with the dressing.

Expert Tips

Shave the Brussels sprouts first before preparing the rest of the ingredients. This makes salad assembly easy!
Enjoy the salad dressing over different salads, not just this one! Make your own customizable and delicious combinations with other fresh ingredients.
Choose the type of apples you like for this recipe. The flavor of the salad changes whether you use granny smith or honeycrisp apples.
Use feta cheese or shaved parmesan slices for the best cheese additions to this salad!
To serve Brussels sprouts at the Christmas dinner table, this salad recipe is a delicious way to do that!

Recipe FAQs

Can I make this salad ahead of time?

While you can shave the Brussels sprouts in advance, assemble the salad and add dressing just before serving to maintain freshness.

Can I substitute the chicken with another protein?

Yes, grilled shrimp, salmon, or tofu are excellent alternatives to chicken.

A bowl of brussels sprouts salad with more sprouts on the side.

Here are some more chicken salads to create at home:

All you need for lunch is protein and vegetables: so make this Cajun Chicken Lunch Salad with a simple dressing!
A Healthy Chicken Mushroom Veggie Salad has a great hint of spices and is perfect to take on the go.
This Chicken Cobb Salad recipe has a Dairy Free Ranch, perfectly pairing with the amazing and filling salad!

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Marina Rizhkov

I’m Marina, a Mother, Culinary Nutrition Expert, and Blogger. I am so glad you took the time to stop by and treat yourself to some of my recipes. My goal is to give you the knowledge and courage to get out of your comfort cooking zone and cook from scratch! You’ll find a bunch of pictures, nutritional information, and step-by-step instructions to help you achieve tasty homemade meals.