Legume Free Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate and Walnuts
Shaved raw Brussels sprouts form the crunchy, slightly bitter base here, and once they soak up that golden tahini-lemon dressing for a few minutes, they transform into something genuinely crave-worthy. Jewel-bright pomegranate arils, crisp apple slices, and toasted walnuts pile on top for a salad that looks stunning and eats like a full experience — sweet, tart, nutty, and fresh all at once. The dressing is where the magic really happens: olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, honey, turmeric, and ginger come together into a silky, warmly spiced emulsion that coats every ribbon of sprout. Keeping a recipe like this completely free of beans, lentils, peas, and other legumes is easier than it sounds when the whole dish is built around produce, nuts, and a handful of pantry staples — nothing hidden, nothing to second-guess. The tahini is sesame-based, so it brings that creamy, nutty depth without crossing into legume territory at all. This one works just as well as a weeknight side as it does on a holiday table, and the fact that it actually gets better after a short rest makes it ideal for prepping ahead.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 lb brussels sprouts, tough outer leaves removed
- 1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced
- ¾ cup pomegranate arils
- ½ cup dry-roasted walnuts, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- ¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Trim the stem end of each Brussels sprout and halve them lengthwise. Place each half cut-side down and slice crosswise as thinly as possible — about 1/8-inch slices — using a sharp knife or mandoline, until all sprouts are shaved. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- 2
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, honey, turmeric, ginger, garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
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