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Raw Brussels Sprouts Salad with Parmesan

Posted: March 18, 2019 by lena gladstone | Updated: March 10, 2020

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This Raw Brussels Sprouts Salad with Parmesan is tossed in a citrus vinaigrette. The addition of almonds and red onions makes for a delicious, crunchy salad.

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raw brussels sprout salad with parmesan cheese, red onions, almonds and citrus dressing in pink bowl.

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When it comes to salads, I would say I’m pretty adventurous with trying new flavors and combinations. On a whim when I was testing out a recipe for brussels sprouts that I tossed with lemon and parmesan, this salad was born. The results were delicious, so this Raw Brussels Sprouts Salad with Parmesan came to life.

raw brussels sprouts with parmesan cheese, almonds and red onions flatlay ingredients shot with hands

Adding crunch from the Marcona almonds and a little spicy kick from the red onions makes this salad the perfect salad for any time of the year. Once spring weather hits in Portland, all I crave are some good hearty salads. This one doesn’t disappoint at all.

The Citrus Vinaigrette is so easy to make. As easy as toss everything in a mason jar, close the lid and shake, shake, shake. Set aside for flavors to get to know each other. It will keep in the fridge for about a week.

citrus vinaigrette for raw shaved brussels sprout salad

Adding a side of protein like my EVERYDAY BAKED CHICKEN BREAST, CITRUS & THYME PAN SEARED LAMB CHOPS or RIB EYE STEAK COOKED IN THE OVEN would be the perfect combo with this salad.

Are brussels sprouts good raw?

This Raw Brussels Sprouts Salad with Parmesan is completely delicious raw. Brussels sprouts are totally fine to eat raw for most people. Some people, however, experience gas and bloating from difficult-to-digest sugars found in raw cruciferous vegetables. These sugars become easier to digest once cooked.

pouring citrus vinaigrette on shaved brussel sprouts salad

How do you chop brussels sprouts?

There are a few different ways of chopping/shaving brussels sprouts. For this Raw Brussels Sprouts Salad, I cut mine by hand with a knife. First cut them in half, then thinly slice until the hardcore, which you don’t want. That’s it. This way is a bit longer, but then you get the perfect thin slices that you can control.

You can also use a food processor with the slicer attachment if you’re making a big batch to make the cutting process way faster for you. Check out the food processor I own, it’s a great tool to have in the kitchen, not just for cutting but for blending too.

Another way of cutting brussels sprouts is by using a mandolin, which is more intimidating for some.

For an easy way out, get a bag of shaved brussels sprouts from the grocery store if you’re short on time.

Tossing shaved brussels sprouts salad with black and gold forks

If you want to make a vegan version of this salad, just omit the cheese and you’ve got yourself a great healthy vegan salad.

This Raw Brussels Sprouts Salad keeps well if you wanted to make extra for lunch. I would toss the dressing right before serving and add the nuts last.

The perfect salad to bring to a potluck, summer BBQ, brunch or dinner to a friend’s house.

shaved raw brussels sprouts salad in pink and white bowls with lemons and dressing

RAW BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD WITH PARMESAN AND CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

4.4 from 5 votes
Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
resting time: 10 minutes mins
Servings: 6 SERVINGS
Author: Lena Gladstone
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This Raw Brussels Sprouts Salad with Parmesan is tossed in a citrus vinaigrette makes a delicious, crunchy salad.

Ingredients

RAW BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD

  • 4 cups brussels sprouts, shaved thinly
  • 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1/4 cup toasted nuts (I used marcona almonds)
  • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

  • In a small mason jar, add in all the CITRUS VINAIGRETTE ingredients together. Close lid and shake well.

RAW BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD

  • Remove any wilted leaves on the brussels sprouts, cut them in half. Finely shave the sprouts until you hit the stem part. Discard the stems and place the sliced brussels sprouts in a large bowl.
  • Slice the red onion into really thin slices. Add to the bowl and mix well with your hands. Roughly chop the almonds or nuts of choice. Set nuts aside to be added last.
  • Toss the sliced sprouts and onions with 3/4 of dressing until coated, reserve some for any extra dressing if needed. Serve immediately or let sit at room temperature for at least 10-15 minutes to allow the sprouts to soften and the flavors to combine. 
  • Right before serving, fInely shave the parmesan cheese into the bowl and add nuts. Taste for additional seasoning.
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 20 minute recipe, brussels sprouts, healthy salad, keto, low carb, salad

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 758kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
brussels sprout salad in white bowl with black adn gold forks with sprouts and dressing on the side

If you make this RAW BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD with PARMESAN, please be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love hearing from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. If you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

Happy Monday lovelies,

xoxo Lena

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  1. Katie Zdor

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    This looks delicious. I love brussels sprouts and excited to make it this way.

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  2. Shey

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    What a delicious meal. Can’t wait to give it a try. The flavors sound so good together and easy enough to make during the week.

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