MSG Free Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate and Walnuts
This salad is a showstopper — shaved Brussels sprouts tossed with jewel-bright pomegranate arils, crisp apple slices, crunchy walnuts, and a golden tahini dressing that ties everything together beautifully. The dressing is built entirely from scratch using olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, garlic, turmeric, and ginger, so you know exactly what's going into every bite — no seasoning packets or flavor enhancers hiding anywhere. That matters more than people realize, since pre-made dressings and store-bought salad kits are some of the sneakiest sources of hidden additives. Letting the dressed sprouts rest for ten minutes before adding the remaining ingredients is a small step that makes a big difference, softening the raw shreds just enough to mellow any bitterness while soaking up all that bright, spiced flavor. The result is a salad that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy — layered, complex, and satisfying rather than an afterthought on the side of the plate. It works equally well as a light lunch on its own or as a stunning side dish when you want something a little more impressive than the usual greens.
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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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