Mediterranean Diet Friendly Brussels Sprout & Apple Salad with Honey-Ginger Dressing
Shaved raw Brussels sprouts might sound humble, but tossed with crisp apple slices, sweet-tart dried cranberries, and a bright honey-ginger dressing, this salad is genuinely stunning — the kind of thing you bring to a dinner party and watch disappear. The dressing leans on extra-virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar as its base, which is exactly the kind of fat-and-acid pairing that makes this style of eating so satisfying without feeling heavy. A touch of fresh grated ginger and ground turmeric give the whole bowl a warm, aromatic lift that plays beautifully against the natural bitterness of the sprouts. Letting the salad rest for ten minutes after dressing is a small but important step — the sprouts soften just enough to become tender and silky while still holding their texture. Thinly sliced shallot weaves through every bite, adding a gentle sharpness that keeps things interesting from the first forkful to the last. It comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, making it an effortless choice when you want something fresh, vibrant, and genuinely nourishing on the table fast.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 lb brussels sprouts, tough outer leaves removed
- 1 large crisp apple (such as honeycrisp or granny smith), cored and thinly sliced
- 1 medium shallot, very thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries, unsweetened or honey-sweetened
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Trim the stem end from each Brussels sprout, then use a sharp knife or mandoline to shave them into thin slices, about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and separate any leaves that are still clumped together.
- 2
Add the sliced apple, shallot, and dried cranberries to the bowl with the shaved Brussels sprouts.
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