Description
This Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Hot Honey Vinaigrette is a crisp, spicy-sweet dish that combines shaved sprouts, crunchy almonds, and tangy cheese for a bold, modern twist on a classic green salad.
Ingredients
1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly shaved
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Hot Honey Vinaigrette:
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp hot honey (or regular honey + chili flakes)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and remove any tough outer leaves.
2. Using a sharp knife or food processor with a slicing blade, shave the Brussels sprouts thinly and place them in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add the sliced red onion, almonds, cranberries, and cheese to the bowl.
4. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, hot honey, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
5. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
6. Let sit for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For a vegan option, omit the cheese or substitute with a dairy-free variety.
Hot honey can be made by gently warming honey with a pinch of chili flakes.
This salad keeps well for up to 2 days in the fridge—perfect for meal prep.
Top with grilled chicken or roasted chickpeas for added protein.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: brussels sprout salad, hot honey vinaigrette, healthy salad, fall salad, spicy sweet salad, vegetarian