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brussels sprouts cranberry salad in a bowl
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5 from 2 votes

Brussels Sprouts Cranberry Salad

Don't knock brussels sprouts until you've tried this salad! Creamy Brussels Sprouts Cranberry Salad is full of sunflower seeds and parmesan. Ready for the table in 20 minutes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy salad recipe, easy vegetable salad, vegetable side dish
Servings: 10
Calories: 330kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 1 pound fresh brussels sprouts (washed and dried)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds (salted)
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 3/4 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese

For the dressing:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard

Instructions

  • Trim the ends off the brussels sprouts. Discard the ends. 1 pound fresh brussels sprouts
  • Place the brussels sprouts in a food processor. Pulse about 5 times until the sprouts are shaved to the size you'd like. Place the shaved brussels sprouts in a bowl.
  • Add the diced red onion, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries and parmesan cheese. 1/4 cup red onion, 1 cup sunflower seeds, 1 cup dried cranberries, 3/4 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
  • In a small bowl, mix together the dressing ingredients. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well. 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • The brussels sprouts will "soften" as the salad sits with the dressing. For a crunchier salad, serve immediately to within 1 hour of mixing. For a softer salad, allow the salad to marinate in the fridge with the dressing for about two hours.

Notes

The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 10, with 1 serving about 1 cup of salad. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 2mg