Paraben Free Brussels Sprout & Apple Salad with Honey-Ginger Dressing

Shaved raw Brussels sprouts are the kind of ingredient that transforms a salad from forgettable to genuinely craveable, and pairing them with crisp apple slices and tart dried cranberries takes the whole thing somewhere bright and exciting. The honey-ginger dressing is the real star here — apple cider vinegar, fresh grated ginger, a touch of turmeric, and a drizzle of honey come together into something zippy and warming all at once. A short 10-minute rest after tossing lets the sprouts soften just enough to lose any bitterness while still holding their satisfying texture. Every ingredient in this salad is whole and straightforward, which matters when you're trying to avoid the synthetic preservatives and additives that sneak into so many bottled dressings and packaged salad kits. Making the dressing yourself from scratch means you know exactly what's in it — nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary. The shallot adds a gentle sharpness that rounds out the sweetness of the apple and cranberries, and a handful of fresh parsley at the end keeps everything feeling clean and vibrant. This is the kind of salad that works just as well as a weeknight side as it does on a holiday table.

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