Mushroom Free Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate and Walnuts
This vibrant shaved salad is the kind of dish that makes people do a double-take at the table — all those jewel-toned pomegranate arils, crisp apple slices, and golden-green Brussels sprouts piled together in one stunning bowl. The sprouts are sliced paper-thin, which softens their bite and lets them soak up every drop of the tahini-lemon dressing during a short rest before serving. That dressing is quietly the star: earthy turmeric, warm ginger, a touch of honey, and fresh garlic come together into something bright and complex without a single ingredient that raises concern for anyone avoiding fungi. Walnuts add a satisfying crunch, while the parsley keeps everything tasting fresh and lively. Because every component here is whole, clean, and straightforward, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden fillers sneaking in. It works equally well as a bold side dish or a light main, and the leftovers — if there are any — hold up beautifully as the dressing continues to meld with the sprouts.
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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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